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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.36, 3,759.36 and 1,119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.36, 3,759.36 and 1,119.82 is: 1,679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.36 : 3,759.36 = 1,119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.36/3,759.36 = 1,119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.36x = 3,759.36 × 1,119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.36x = 4,209,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,806.52/2,506.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.65

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