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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.43, 3,760.32 and 1,046.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.43, 3,760.32 and 1,046.19 is: 1,568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.43 : 3,760.32 = 1,046.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.43/3,760.32 = 1,046.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.43x = 3,760.32 × 1,046.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.43x = 3,934,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,009.18/2,507.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.94

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