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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.32, 3,758.78 and 1,206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.32, 3,758.78 and 1,206.44 is: 1,810.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.32 : 3,758.78 = 1,206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.32/3,758.78 = 1,206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.32x = 3,758.78 × 1,206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.32x = 4,534,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,742.54/2,505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.05

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