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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.07, 3,775.68 and 1,200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.07, 3,775.68 and 1,200.96 is: 1,801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.07 : 3,775.68 = 1,200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.07/3,775.68 = 1,200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.07x = 3,775.68 × 1,200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.07x = 4,534,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,440.65/2,517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.48

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