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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.56, 3,750 and 962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.56, 3,750 and 962.72 is: 1,442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.56 : 3,750 = 962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.56/3,750 = 962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.56x = 3,750 × 962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.56x = 3,610,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,200/2,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.60

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