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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.37, 3,766.96 and 1,196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.37, 3,766.96 and 1,196.07 is: 1,794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.37 : 3,766.96 = 1,196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.37/3,766.96 = 1,196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.37x = 3,766.96 × 1,196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.37x = 4,505,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,547.85/2,511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.06

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