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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.34, 3,772.77 and 1,110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.34, 3,772.77 and 1,110.07 is: 1,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.34 : 3,772.77 = 1,110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.34/3,772.77 = 1,110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.34x = 3,772.77 × 1,110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.34x = 4,188,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,038.79/2,516.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.34

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