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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.77, 3,752.76 and 1,314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.77, 3,752.76 and 1,314.59 is: 1,970.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.77 : 3,752.76 = 1,314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.77/3,752.76 = 1,314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.77x = 3,752.76 × 1,314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.77x = 4,933,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,342.23/2,503.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.36

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