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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.47, 3,763.80 and 1,194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.47, 3,763.80 and 1,194.35 is: 1,789.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.47 : 3,763.80 = 1,194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.47/3,763.80 = 1,194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.47x = 3,763.80 × 1,194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.47x = 4,495,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,294.53/2,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.19

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