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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.36, 3,753.90 and 835.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.36, 3,753.90 and 835.92 is: 1,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.36 : 3,753.90 = 835.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.36/3,753.90 = 835.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.36x = 3,753.90 × 835.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.36x = 3,137,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,960.09/2,502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.00

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