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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.44, 3,762.53 and 1,274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.44, 3,762.53 and 1,274.95 is: 1,913.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.44 : 3,762.53 = 1,274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.44/3,762.53 = 1,274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.44x = 3,762.53 × 1,274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.44x = 4,797,037.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,037.62/2,507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.12

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