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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.91, 3,759.41 and 1,272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.91, 3,759.41 and 1,272.67 is: 1,910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.91 : 3,759.41 = 1,272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.91/3,759.41 = 1,272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.91x = 3,759.41 × 1,272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.91x = 4,784,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,488.32/2,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.04

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