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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.22, 3,757.41 and 1,273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.22, 3,757.41 and 1,273.18 is: 1,909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.22 : 3,757.41 = 1,273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.22/3,757.41 = 1,273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.22x = 3,757.41 × 1,273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.22x = 4,783,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,859.26/2,505.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.56

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