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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.67, 3,749.95 and 1,265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.67, 3,749.95 and 1,265.33 is: 1,896.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.67 : 3,749.95 = 1,265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.67/3,749.95 = 1,265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.67x = 3,749.95 × 1,265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.67x = 4,744,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,924.23/2,501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.70

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