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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.88, 3,753.68 and 1,115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.88, 3,753.68 and 1,115.34 is: 1,673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.88 : 3,753.68 = 1,115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.88/3,753.68 = 1,115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.88x = 3,753.68 × 1,115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.88x = 4,186,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,629.45/2,501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.39

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