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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.90, 3,751.01 and 1,269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.90, 3,751.01 and 1,269.07 is: 1,901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.90 : 3,751.01 = 1,269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.90/3,751.01 = 1,269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.90x = 3,751.01 × 1,269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.90x = 4,760,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,283.30/2,502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.91

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