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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.96, 3,757.44 and 1,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.96, 3,757.44 and 1,136 is: 1,704

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.96 : 3,757.44 = 1,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.96/3,757.44 = 1,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.96x = 3,757.44 × 1,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.96x = 4,268,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,451.84/2,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704

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