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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.76, 3,755.79 and 1,272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.76, 3,755.79 and 1,272.15 is: 1,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.76 : 3,755.79 = 1,272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.76/3,755.79 = 1,272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.76x = 3,755.79 × 1,272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.76x = 4,777,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,928.25/2,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.26

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