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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.91, 3,776.69 and 1,201.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.91, 3,776.69 and 1,201.85 is: 1,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.91 : 3,776.69 = 1,201.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.91/3,776.69 = 1,201.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.91x = 3,776.69 × 1,201.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.91x = 4,539,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,013.16/2,518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.98

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