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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.47, 3,758.65 and 1,044.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.47, 3,758.65 and 1,044.63 is: 1,567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.47 : 3,758.65 = 1,044.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.47/3,758.65 = 1,044.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.47x = 3,758.65 × 1,044.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.47x = 3,926,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,395.94/2,505.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.13

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