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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.06, 3,769.61 and 1,196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.06, 3,769.61 and 1,196.93 is: 1,795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.06 : 3,769.61 = 1,196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.06/3,769.61 = 1,196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.06x = 3,769.61 × 1,196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.06x = 4,511,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,971.71/2,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.41

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