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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.94, 3,759.15 and 1,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.94, 3,759.15 and 1,045.70 is: 1,568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.94 : 3,759.15 = 1,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.94/3,759.15 = 1,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.94x = 3,759.15 × 1,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.94x = 3,930,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,943.16/2,506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.02

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