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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.49, 3,767.12 and 1,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.49, 3,767.12 and 1,194.28 is: 1,791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.49 : 3,767.12 = 1,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.49/3,767.12 = 1,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.49x = 3,767.12 × 1,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.49x = 4,498,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,996.07/2,511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.37

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