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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.46, 3,756.09 and 1,116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.46, 3,756.09 and 1,116.68 is: 1,675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.46 : 3,756.09 = 1,116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.46/3,756.09 = 1,116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.46x = 3,756.09 × 1,116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.46x = 4,194,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,326.22/2,503.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.41

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