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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.21, 3,756.71 and 945.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.21, 3,756.71 and 945.10 is: 1,416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.21 : 3,756.71 = 945.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.21/3,756.71 = 945.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.21x = 3,756.71 × 945.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.21x = 3,550,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,473.68/2,506.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.67

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