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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.50, 4,010.19 and 1,304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.50, 4,010.19 and 1,304.50 is: 1,957.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.50 : 4,010.19 = 1,304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.50/4,010.19 = 1,304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.50x = 4,010.19 × 1,304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.50x = 5,231,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,292.86/2,672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.45

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