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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.08, 3,746.94 and 1,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.08, 3,746.94 and 1,267 is: 1,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.08 : 3,746.94 = 1,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.08/3,746.94 = 1,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.08x = 3,746.94 × 1,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.08x = 4,747,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,372.98/2,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.13

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