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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.44, 3,802.68 and 1,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.44, 3,802.68 and 1,237.50 is: 1,853.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.44 : 3,802.68 = 1,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.44/3,802.68 = 1,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.44x = 3,802.68 × 1,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.44x = 4,705,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,816.50/2,539.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.09

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