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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.73, 3,756.47 and 1,116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.73, 3,756.47 and 1,116.92 is: 1,675.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.73 : 3,756.47 = 1,116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.73/3,756.47 = 1,116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.73x = 3,756.47 × 1,116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.73x = 4,195,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,680.28/2,503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.77

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