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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.50, 3,813.77 and 1,003.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.50, 3,813.77 and 1,003.50 is: 1,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.50 : 3,813.77 = 1,003.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.50/3,813.77 = 1,003.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.50x = 3,813.77 × 1,003.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.50x = 3,827,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,120.70/2,542.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.26

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