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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.80, 3,760.59 and 1,121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.80, 3,760.59 and 1,121.18 is: 1,680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.80 : 3,760.59 = 1,121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.80/3,760.59 = 1,121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.80x = 3,760.59 × 1,121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.80x = 4,216,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,298.30/2,508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.60

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