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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.56, 3,766.77 and 1,195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.56, 3,766.77 and 1,195.79 is: 1,792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.56 : 3,766.77 = 1,195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.56/3,766.77 = 1,195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.56x = 3,766.77 × 1,195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.56x = 4,504,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,265.90/2,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.70

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