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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.19, 3,776.35 and 1,200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.19, 3,776.35 and 1,200.89 is: 1,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.19 : 3,776.35 = 1,200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.19/3,776.35 = 1,200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.19x = 3,776.35 × 1,200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.19x = 4,534,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,980.95/2,517.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.60

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