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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.23, 3,745.89 and 1,263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.23, 3,745.89 and 1,263.15 is: 1,894.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.23 : 3,745.89 = 1,263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.23/3,745.89 = 1,263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.23x = 3,745.89 × 1,263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.23x = 4,731,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,620.95/2,497.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.75

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