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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.04, 3,762.99 and 1,209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.04, 3,762.99 and 1,209.42 is: 1,815.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.04 : 3,762.99 = 1,209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.04/3,762.99 = 1,209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.04x = 3,762.99 × 1,209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.04x = 4,551,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,035.37/2,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.30

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