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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.32, 3,758.83 and 1,119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.32, 3,758.83 and 1,119.61 is: 1,679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.32 : 3,758.83 = 1,119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.32/3,758.83 = 1,119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.32x = 3,758.83 × 1,119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.32x = 4,208,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,423.66/2,505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.79

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