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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.61, 3,758.46 and 1,025.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.61, 3,758.46 and 1,025.91 is: 1,537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.61 : 3,758.46 = 1,025.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.61/3,758.46 = 1,025.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.61x = 3,758.46 × 1,025.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.61x = 3,855,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,841.70/2,507.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.66

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