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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.50, 3,770.37 and 973.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.50, 3,770.37 and 973.50 is: 1,460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.50 : 3,770.37 = 973.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.50/3,770.37 = 973.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.50x = 3,770.37 × 973.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.50x = 3,670,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,455.20/2,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.88

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