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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.98, 3,767.35 and 1,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.98, 3,767.35 and 1,195.14 is: 1,792.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.98 : 3,767.35 = 1,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.98/3,767.35 = 1,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.98x = 3,767.35 × 1,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.98x = 4,502,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,510.68/2,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.42

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