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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.64, 3,758.58 and 1,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.64, 3,758.58 and 1,273.08 is: 1,908.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.64 : 3,758.58 = 1,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.64/3,758.58 = 1,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.64x = 3,758.58 × 1,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.64x = 4,784,973.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,973.03/2,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.16

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