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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.24, 3,762.50 and 1,045.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.24, 3,762.50 and 1,045.92 is: 1,568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.24 : 3,762.50 = 1,045.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.24/3,762.50 = 1,045.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.24x = 3,762.50 × 1,045.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.24x = 3,935,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,268.77/2,508.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.94

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