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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.35, 3,756.06 and 1,271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.35, 3,756.06 and 1,271.07 is: 1,907.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.35 : 3,756.06 = 1,271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.35/3,756.06 = 1,271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.35x = 3,756.06 × 1,271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.35x = 4,774,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,215.18/2,503.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.13

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