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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.86, 3,752.55 and 1,113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.86, 3,752.55 and 1,113.91 is: 1,670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.86 : 3,752.55 = 1,113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.86/3,752.55 = 1,113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.86x = 3,752.55 × 1,113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.86x = 4,180,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,002.97/2,501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.76

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