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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.44, 3,755.34 and 943.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.44, 3,755.34 and 943.92 is: 1,414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.44 : 3,755.34 = 943.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.44/3,755.34 = 943.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.44x = 3,755.34 × 943.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.44x = 3,544,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,740.53/2,505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.82

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