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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.25, 3,760.79 and 1,191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.25, 3,760.79 and 1,191.95 is: 1,787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.25 : 3,760.79 = 1,191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.25/3,760.79 = 1,191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.25x = 3,760.79 × 1,191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.25x = 4,482,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,673.64/2,507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.88

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