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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.78, 3,766.20 and 1,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.78, 3,766.20 and 1,194.68 is: 1,792.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.78 : 3,766.20 = 1,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.78/3,766.20 = 1,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.78x = 3,766.20 × 1,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.78x = 4,499,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,384.99/2,510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.03

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