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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.44, 3,753.52 and 1,269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.44, 3,753.52 and 1,269.82 is: 1,904.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.44 : 3,753.52 = 1,269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.44/3,753.52 = 1,269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.44x = 3,753.52 × 1,269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.44x = 4,766,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,294.77/2,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.66

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