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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.88, 3,753.50 and 1,392.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.88, 3,753.50 and 1,392.83 is: 2,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.88 : 3,753.50 = 1,392.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.88/3,753.50 = 1,392.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.88x = 3,753.50 × 1,392.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.88x = 5,227,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,966.90/2,502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.78

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