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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.69, 3,758.21 and 1,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.69, 3,758.21 and 1,117.90 is: 1,677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.69 : 3,758.21 = 1,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.69/3,758.21 = 1,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.69x = 3,758.21 × 1,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.69x = 4,201,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,278.58/2,504.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.37

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