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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.47, 3,752.21 and 1,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.47, 3,752.21 and 1,042.26 is: 1,563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.47 : 3,752.21 = 1,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.47/3,752.21 = 1,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.47x = 3,752.21 × 1,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.47x = 3,910,778.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,778.39/2,501.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.39

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