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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.96, 3,757.96 and 1,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.96, 3,757.96 and 1,188.40 is: 1,781.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.96 : 3,757.96 = 1,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.96/3,757.96 = 1,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.96x = 3,757.96 × 1,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.96x = 4,465,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,944.33/2,506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.42

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