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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.24, 3,756.17 and 1,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.24, 3,756.17 and 1,117.70 is: 1,676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.24 : 3,756.17 = 1,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.24/3,756.17 = 1,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.24x = 3,756.17 × 1,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.24x = 4,198,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,255.22/2,504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.46

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