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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.75, 3,760.32 and 1,046.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.75, 3,760.32 and 1,046.01 is: 1,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.75 : 3,760.32 = 1,046.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.75/3,760.32 = 1,046.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.75x = 3,760.32 × 1,046.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.75x = 3,933,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,350.35/2,506.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.11

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