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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.36, 3,752.07 and 1,184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.36, 3,752.07 and 1,184.69 is: 1,777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.36 : 3,752.07 = 1,184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.36/3,752.07 = 1,184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.36x = 3,752.07 × 1,184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.36x = 4,445,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,039.81/2,501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.05

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