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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.78, 3,750.78 and 1,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.78, 3,750.78 and 1,268.60 is: 1,901.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.78 : 3,750.78 = 1,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.78/3,750.78 = 1,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.78x = 3,750.78 × 1,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.78x = 4,758,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,239.51/2,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.94

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