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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.14, 3,759.75 and 1,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.14, 3,759.75 and 1,045.44 is: 1,568.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.14 : 3,759.75 = 1,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.14/3,759.75 = 1,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.14x = 3,759.75 × 1,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.14x = 3,930,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,593.04/2,506.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.39

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