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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.84, 3,759.10 and 1,044.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.84, 3,759.10 and 1,044.65 is: 1,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.84 : 3,759.10 = 1,044.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.84/3,759.10 = 1,044.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.84x = 3,759.10 × 1,044.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.84x = 3,926,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,943.82/2,505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.12

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