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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.46, 3,760.71 and 1,274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.46, 3,760.71 and 1,274.51 is: 1,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.46 : 3,760.71 = 1,274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.46/3,760.71 = 1,274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.46x = 3,760.71 × 1,274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.46x = 4,793,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,062.50/2,507.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.52

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