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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.99, 3,757.93 and 1,118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.99, 3,757.93 and 1,118.31 is: 1,677.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.99 : 3,757.93 = 1,118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.99/3,757.93 = 1,118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.99x = 3,757.93 × 1,118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.99x = 4,202,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,513.81/2,504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.66

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