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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.40, 3,759.54 and 1,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.40, 3,759.54 and 1,045.64 is: 1,568.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.40 : 3,759.54 = 1,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.40/3,759.54 = 1,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.40x = 3,759.54 × 1,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.40x = 3,931,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,125.41/2,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.43

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