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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.52, 3,751.60 and 1,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.52, 3,751.60 and 1,267.80 is: 1,902.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.52 : 3,751.60 = 1,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.52/3,751.60 = 1,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.52x = 3,751.60 × 1,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.52x = 4,756,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,278.48/2,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.88

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