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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.52, 3,759.35 and 1,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.52, 3,759.35 and 1,045.28 is: 1,567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.52 : 3,759.35 = 1,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.52/3,759.35 = 1,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.52x = 3,759.35 × 1,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.52x = 3,929,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,549.34/2,506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.73

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