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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.41, 3,752.15 and 1,202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.41, 3,752.15 and 1,202.58 is: 1,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.41 : 3,752.15 = 1,202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.41/3,752.15 = 1,202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.41x = 3,752.15 × 1,202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.41x = 4,512,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,260.55/2,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.89

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