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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.62, 3,759.27 and 1,206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.62, 3,759.27 and 1,206.94 is: 1,810.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.62 : 3,759.27 = 1,206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.62/3,759.27 = 1,206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.62x = 3,759.27 × 1,206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.62x = 4,537,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,213.33/2,505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.81

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