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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.02, 3,761.72 and 1,276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.02, 3,761.72 and 1,276.32 is: 1,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.02 : 3,761.72 = 1,276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.02/3,761.72 = 1,276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.02x = 3,761.72 × 1,276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.02x = 4,801,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,158.47/2,508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.32

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