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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.04, 3,759.84 and 1,045.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.04, 3,759.84 and 1,045.92 is: 1,568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.04 : 3,759.84 = 1,045.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.04/3,759.84 = 1,045.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.04x = 3,759.84 × 1,045.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.04x = 3,932,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,491.85/2,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.58

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