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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.37, 3,761.63 and 1,338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.37, 3,761.63 and 1,338.51 is: 2,008.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.37 : 3,761.63 = 1,338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.37/3,761.63 = 1,338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.37x = 3,761.63 × 1,338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.37x = 5,034,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,979.37/2,507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.07

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