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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.94, 3,756.32 and 1,189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.94, 3,756.32 and 1,189.07 is: 1,783.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.94 : 3,756.32 = 1,189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.94/3,756.32 = 1,189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.94x = 3,756.32 × 1,189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.94x = 4,466,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,515.12/2,504.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.08

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