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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.72, 3,725.91 and 1,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.72, 3,725.91 and 1,190.10 is: 1,782.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.72 : 3,725.91 = 1,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.72/3,725.91 = 1,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.72x = 3,725.91 × 1,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.72x = 4,434,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,205.49/2,487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.44

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