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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.09, 3,759.48 and 1,274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.09, 3,759.48 and 1,274.27 is: 1,910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.09 : 3,759.48 = 1,274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.09/3,759.48 = 1,274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.09x = 3,759.48 × 1,274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.09x = 4,790,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,573.78/2,507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.81

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