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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.46, 3,762.21 and 1,275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.46, 3,762.21 and 1,275.51 is: 1,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.46 : 3,762.21 = 1,275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.46/3,762.21 = 1,275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.46x = 3,762.21 × 1,275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.46x = 4,798,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,736.48/2,508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.02

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