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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.28, 3,761.61 and 1,274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.28, 3,761.61 and 1,274.37 is: 1,911.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.28 : 3,761.61 = 1,274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.28/3,761.61 = 1,274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.28x = 3,761.61 × 1,274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.28x = 4,793,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,682.94/2,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.91

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