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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.49, 3,759.69 and 1,275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.49, 3,759.69 and 1,275.75 is: 1,912.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.49 : 3,759.69 = 1,275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.49/3,759.69 = 1,275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.49x = 3,759.69 × 1,275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.49x = 4,796,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,424.52/2,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.84

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