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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.49, 3,759.13 and 1,044.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.49, 3,759.13 and 1,044.85 is: 1,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.49 : 3,759.13 = 1,044.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.49/3,759.13 = 1,044.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.49x = 3,759.13 × 1,044.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.49x = 3,927,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,726.98/2,506.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.02

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