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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.04, 3,752.52 and 1,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.04, 3,752.52 and 1,268.68 is: 1,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.04 : 3,752.52 = 1,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.04/3,752.52 = 1,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.04x = 3,752.52 × 1,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.04x = 4,760,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,747.07/2,502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.75

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