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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.82, 3,757.34 and 1,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.82, 3,757.34 and 1,411.40 is: 2,116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.82 : 3,757.34 = 1,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.82/3,757.34 = 1,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.82x = 3,757.34 × 1,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.82x = 5,303,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303,109.68/2,505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.32

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