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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.06, 3,757.79 and 1,116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.06, 3,757.79 and 1,116.92 is: 1,675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.06 : 3,757.79 = 1,116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.06/3,757.79 = 1,116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.06x = 3,757.79 × 1,116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.06x = 4,197,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,162.99/2,505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.47

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