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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.88, 3,760.64 and 1,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.88, 3,760.64 and 1,191.36 is: 1,787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.88 : 3,760.64 = 1,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.88/3,760.64 = 1,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.88x = 3,760.64 × 1,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.88x = 4,480,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,276.07/2,506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.19

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