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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.34, 3,754.10 and 1,116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.34, 3,754.10 and 1,116.42 is: 1,674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.34 : 3,754.10 = 1,116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.34/3,754.10 = 1,116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.34x = 3,754.10 × 1,116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.34x = 4,191,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,134.76/2,503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.22

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