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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.76, 3,757.29 and 1,273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.76, 3,757.29 and 1,273.15 is: 1,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.76 : 3,757.29 = 1,273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.76/3,757.29 = 1,273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.76x = 3,757.29 × 1,273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.76x = 4,783,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,593.76/2,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.76

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