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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.22, 3,770.55 and 1,197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.22, 3,770.55 and 1,197.59 is: 1,797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.22 : 3,770.55 = 1,197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.22/3,770.55 = 1,197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.22x = 3,770.55 × 1,197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.22x = 4,515,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,554.12/2,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.44

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