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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.14, 3,760.44 and 1,275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.14, 3,760.44 and 1,275.33 is: 1,912.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.14 : 3,760.44 = 1,275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.14/3,760.44 = 1,275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.14x = 3,760.44 × 1,275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.14x = 4,795,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,801.95/2,507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.86

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