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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.87, 3,764.59 and 1,194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.87, 3,764.59 and 1,194.11 is: 1,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.87 : 3,764.59 = 1,194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.87/3,764.59 = 1,194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.87x = 3,764.59 × 1,194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.87x = 4,495,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,334.56/2,508.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.78

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