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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.49, 3,761.24 and 1,045.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.49, 3,761.24 and 1,045.62 is: 1,568.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.49 : 3,761.24 = 1,045.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.49/3,761.24 = 1,045.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.49x = 3,761.24 × 1,045.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.49x = 3,932,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,822.54/2,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.43

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