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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.32, 3,759.48 and 1,207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.32, 3,759.48 and 1,207.98 is: 1,811.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.32 : 3,759.48 = 1,207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.32/3,759.48 = 1,207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.32x = 3,759.48 × 1,207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.32x = 4,541,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,376.65/2,506.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.97

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