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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.46, 3,759.69 and 1,137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.46, 3,759.69 and 1,137.50 is: 1,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.46 : 3,759.69 = 1,137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.46/3,759.69 = 1,137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.46x = 3,759.69 × 1,137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.46x = 4,276,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,647.38/2,506.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.25

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