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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.75, 3,757.60 and 944.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.75, 3,757.60 and 944.97 is: 1,417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.75 : 3,757.60 = 944.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.75/3,757.60 = 944.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.75x = 3,757.60 × 944.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.75x = 3,550,801.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,801.05/2,505.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.06

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