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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.20, 3,750.96 and 1,201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.20, 3,750.96 and 1,201.84 is: 1,802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.20 : 3,750.96 = 1,201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.20/3,750.96 = 1,201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.20x = 3,750.96 × 1,201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.20x = 4,508,053.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,053.77/2,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.36

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