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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.95, 3,748.95 and 1,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.95, 3,748.95 and 1,268.24 is: 1,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.95 : 3,748.95 = 1,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.95/3,748.95 = 1,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.95x = 3,748.95 × 1,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.95x = 4,754,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,543.26/2,502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.58

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