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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.14, 3,761.25 and 1,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.14, 3,761.25 and 1,046.44 is: 1,569.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.14 : 3,761.25 = 1,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.14/3,761.25 = 1,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.14x = 3,761.25 × 1,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.14x = 3,935,922.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,922.45/2,507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.89

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