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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506, 3,760.80 and 967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506, 3,760.80 and 967.36 is: 1,451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506 : 3,760.80 = 967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506/3,760.80 = 967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506x = 3,760.80 × 967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506x = 3,638,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,047.49/2,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.73

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