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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.57, 3,764.28 and 1,276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.57, 3,764.28 and 1,276.05 is: 1,914.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.57 : 3,764.28 = 1,276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.57/3,764.28 = 1,276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.57x = 3,764.28 × 1,276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.57x = 4,803,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,409.49/2,508.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.80

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