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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.23, 3,760.76 and 1,191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.23, 3,760.76 and 1,191.93 is: 1,787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.23 : 3,760.76 = 1,191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.23/3,760.76 = 1,191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.23x = 3,760.76 × 1,191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.23x = 4,482,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,537.90/2,507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.85

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