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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.57, 3,746.91 and 1,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.57, 3,746.91 and 1,267.56 is: 1,900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.57 : 3,746.91 = 1,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.57/3,746.91 = 1,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.57x = 3,746.91 × 1,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.57x = 4,749,433.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,433.24/2,499.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.10

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