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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.48, 3,760.56 and 1,273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.48, 3,760.56 and 1,273.77 is: 1,911.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.48 : 3,760.56 = 1,273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.48/3,760.56 = 1,273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.48x = 3,760.56 × 1,273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.48x = 4,790,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,088.51/2,505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.84

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