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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.17, 3,759.01 and 1,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.17, 3,759.01 and 1,274.54 is: 1,910.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.17 : 3,759.01 = 1,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.17/3,759.01 = 1,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.17x = 3,759.01 × 1,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.17x = 4,790,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,986.62/2,508.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.16

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