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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.76, 3,748.62 and 1,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.76, 3,748.62 and 1,114.82 is: 1,671.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.76 : 3,748.62 = 1,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.76/3,748.62 = 1,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.76x = 3,748.62 × 1,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.76x = 4,179,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,036.55/2,500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.11

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