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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.11, 3,770.99 and 1,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.11, 3,770.99 and 1,196.88 is: 1,795.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.11 : 3,770.99 = 1,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.11/3,770.99 = 1,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.11x = 3,770.99 × 1,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.11x = 4,513,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,406.87/2,514.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.23

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