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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.41, 3,760.16 and 1,273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.41, 3,760.16 and 1,273.17 is: 1,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.41 : 3,760.16 = 1,273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.41/3,760.16 = 1,273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.41x = 3,760.16 × 1,273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.41x = 4,787,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,316.54/2,505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.80

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