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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.76, 3,749.02 and 1,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.76, 3,749.02 and 1,268.44 is: 1,900.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.76 : 3,749.02 = 1,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.76/3,749.02 = 1,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.76x = 3,749.02 × 1,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.76x = 4,755,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,406.93/2,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.07

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