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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.33, 3,752.07 and 1,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.33, 3,752.07 and 1,040.60 is: 1,560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.33 : 3,752.07 = 1,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.33/3,752.07 = 1,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.33x = 3,752.07 × 1,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.33x = 3,904,394.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,394.27/2,501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.93

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