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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.10, 3,759.78 and 1,274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.10, 3,759.78 and 1,274.18 is: 1,911.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.10 : 3,759.78 = 1,274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.10/3,759.78 = 1,274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.10x = 3,759.78 × 1,274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.10x = 4,790,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,636.48/2,506.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.59

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