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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.37, 3,755.58 and 1,530.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.37, 3,755.58 and 1,530.51 is: 2,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.37 : 3,755.58 = 1,530.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.37/3,755.58 = 1,530.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.37x = 3,755.58 × 1,530.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.37x = 5,747,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,952.75/2,507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.42

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