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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.42, 3,742.98 and 1,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.42, 3,742.98 and 1,265.14 is: 1,896.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.42 : 3,742.98 = 1,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.42/3,742.98 = 1,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.42x = 3,742.98 × 1,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.42x = 4,735,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,393.72/2,497.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.11

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