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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.79, 3,760.52 and 1,121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.79, 3,760.52 and 1,121.14 is: 1,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.79 : 3,760.52 = 1,121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.79/3,760.52 = 1,121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.79x = 3,760.52 × 1,121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.79x = 4,216,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,053.64/2,507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.18

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