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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.47, 3,757.88 and 1,044.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.47, 3,757.88 and 1,044.43 is: 1,566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.47 : 3,757.88 = 1,044.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.47/3,757.88 = 1,044.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.47x = 3,757.88 × 1,044.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.47x = 3,924,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,835.82/2,505.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.51

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