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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.34, 3,761.01 and 1,120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.34, 3,761.01 and 1,120.35 is: 1,680.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.34 : 3,761.01 = 1,120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.34/3,761.01 = 1,120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.34x = 3,761.01 × 1,120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.34x = 4,213,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,647.55/2,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.53

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