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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.90, 3,753.27 and 1,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.90, 3,753.27 and 1,021.14 is: 1,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.90 : 3,753.27 = 1,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.90/3,753.27 = 1,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.90x = 3,753.27 × 1,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.90x = 3,832,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,614.13/2,502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.27

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