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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.47, 3,756.06 and 1,319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.47, 3,756.06 and 1,319.43 is: 1,977.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.47 : 3,756.06 = 1,319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.47/3,756.06 = 1,319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.47x = 3,756.06 × 1,319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.47x = 4,955,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,858.25/2,506.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.23

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