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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.94, 3,760.28 and 1,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.94, 3,760.28 and 1,273.45 is: 1,910.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.94 : 3,760.28 = 1,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.94/3,760.28 = 1,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.94x = 3,760.28 × 1,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.94x = 4,788,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,543.50/2,505.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.88

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