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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.08, 3,757.98 and 1,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.08, 3,757.98 and 1,044.20 is: 1,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.08 : 3,757.98 = 1,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.08/3,757.98 = 1,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.08x = 3,757.98 × 1,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.08x = 3,924,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,082.72/2,507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.20

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