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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.92, 3,766.48 and 1,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.92, 3,766.48 and 1,050.08 is: 1,575.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.92 : 3,766.48 = 1,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.92/3,766.48 = 1,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.92x = 3,766.48 × 1,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.92x = 3,955,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,105.32/2,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.79

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