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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.77, 3,747.26 and 1,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.77, 3,747.26 and 1,265.15 is: 1,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.77 : 3,747.26 = 1,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.77/3,747.26 = 1,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.77x = 3,747.26 × 1,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.77x = 4,740,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,820.93/2,497.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.02

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