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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.51, 3,756.78 and 1,118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.51, 3,756.78 and 1,118.11 is: 1,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.51 : 3,756.78 = 1,118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.51/3,756.78 = 1,118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.51x = 3,756.78 × 1,118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.51x = 4,200,493.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,493.29/2,505.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.50

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