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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.29, 3,754.28 and 1,269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.29, 3,754.28 and 1,269.58 is: 1,905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.29 : 3,754.28 = 1,269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.29/3,754.28 = 1,269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.29x = 3,754.28 × 1,269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.29x = 4,766,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,349.42/2,501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.56

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