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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.88, 3,760.31 and 1,119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.88, 3,760.31 and 1,119.89 is: 1,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.88 : 3,760.31 = 1,119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.88/3,760.31 = 1,119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.88x = 3,760.31 × 1,119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.88x = 4,211,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,145.77/2,506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.83

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