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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.22, 3,755.72 and 1,116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.22, 3,755.72 and 1,116.43 is: 1,675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.22 : 3,755.72 = 1,116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.22/3,755.72 = 1,116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.22x = 3,755.72 × 1,116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.22x = 4,192,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,983.51/2,503.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.04

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