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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.05, 3,761.85 and 1,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.05, 3,761.85 and 1,027.35 is: 1,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.05 : 3,761.85 = 1,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.05/3,761.85 = 1,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.05x = 3,761.85 × 1,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.05x = 3,864,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,717.79/2,507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.54

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