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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.89, 3,750.67 and 1,204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.89, 3,750.67 and 1,204.27 is: 1,805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.89 : 3,750.67 = 1,204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.89/3,750.67 = 1,204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.89x = 3,750.67 × 1,204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.89x = 4,516,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,819.36/2,501.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.36

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