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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.82, 3,754.60 and 1,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.82, 3,754.60 and 1,118.80 is: 1,677.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.82 : 3,754.60 = 1,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.82/3,754.60 = 1,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.82x = 3,754.60 × 1,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.82x = 4,200,646.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,646.48/2,504.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.03

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