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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.02, 4,123.47 and 1,189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.02, 4,123.47 and 1,189.05 is: 1,782.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.02 : 4,123.47 = 1,189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.02/4,123.47 = 1,189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.02x = 4,123.47 × 1,189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.02x = 4,903,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,001.00/2,750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.90

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