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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.97, 3,752.96 and 1,042.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.97, 3,752.96 and 1,042.76 is: 1,564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.97 : 3,752.96 = 1,042.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.97/3,752.96 = 1,042.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.97x = 3,752.96 × 1,042.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.97x = 3,913,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,412.59/2,501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.13

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