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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.37, 3,765.34 and 1,194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.37, 3,765.34 and 1,194.61 is: 1,792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.37 : 3,765.34 = 1,194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.37/3,765.34 = 1,194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.37x = 3,765.34 × 1,194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.37x = 4,498,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,112.82/2,509.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.53

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