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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.36, 3,760.06 and 1,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.36, 3,760.06 and 1,189.80 is: 1,783.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.36 : 3,760.06 = 1,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.36/3,760.06 = 1,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.36x = 3,760.06 × 1,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.36x = 4,473,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,719.39/2,508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.52

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