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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.87, 3,761.93 and 1,045.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.87, 3,761.93 and 1,045.55 is: 1,568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.87 : 3,761.93 = 1,045.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.87/3,761.93 = 1,045.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.87x = 3,761.93 × 1,045.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.87x = 3,933,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,269.72/2,507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.37

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