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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.28, 3,751.26 and 1,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.28, 3,751.26 and 1,114.36 is: 1,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.28 : 3,751.26 = 1,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.28/3,751.26 = 1,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.28x = 3,751.26 × 1,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.28x = 4,180,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,254.09/2,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.58

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