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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.26, 3,778.30 and 1,113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.26, 3,778.30 and 1,113.67 is: 1,669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.26 : 3,778.30 = 1,113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.26/3,778.30 = 1,113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.26x = 3,778.30 × 1,113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.26x = 4,207,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,779.36/2,520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.58

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