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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.04, 3,759.48 and 2,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.04, 3,759.48 and 2,072.88 is: 3,108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.04 : 3,759.48 = 2,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.04/3,759.48 = 2,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.04x = 3,759.48 × 2,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.04x = 7,792,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,950.90/2,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.43

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