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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.55, 3,755.13 and 1,189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.55, 3,755.13 and 1,189.30 is: 1,782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.55 : 3,755.13 = 1,189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.55/3,755.13 = 1,189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.55x = 3,755.13 × 1,189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.55x = 4,465,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,976.11/2,505.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.43

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