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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.43, 3,776.94 and 1,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.43, 3,776.94 and 1,269.30 is: 1,902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.43 : 3,776.94 = 1,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.43/3,776.94 = 1,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.43x = 3,776.94 × 1,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.43x = 4,794,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,069.94/2,520.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.08

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