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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.16, 3,750.62 and 1,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.16, 3,750.62 and 1,269.32 is: 1,901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.16 : 3,750.62 = 1,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.16/3,750.62 = 1,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.16x = 3,750.62 × 1,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.16x = 4,760,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,736.98/2,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.89

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