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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.32, 3,757.57 and 945.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.32, 3,757.57 and 945.19 is: 1,417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.32 : 3,757.57 = 945.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.32/3,757.57 = 945.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.32x = 3,757.57 × 945.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.32x = 3,551,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,617.59/2,505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.63

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