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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.94, 3,755.58 and 1,116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.94, 3,755.58 and 1,116.13 is: 1,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.94 : 3,755.58 = 1,116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.94/3,755.58 = 1,116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.94x = 3,755.58 × 1,116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.94x = 4,191,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,715.51/2,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.72

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