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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.22, 3,751.02 and 1,184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.22, 3,751.02 and 1,184.77 is: 1,776.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.22 : 3,751.02 = 1,184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.22/3,751.02 = 1,184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.22x = 3,751.02 × 1,184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.22x = 4,444,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,095.97/2,501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.77

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