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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.08, 4,132.62 and 1,195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.08, 4,132.62 and 1,195.02 is: 1,792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.08 : 4,132.62 = 1,195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.08/4,132.62 = 1,195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.08x = 4,132.62 × 1,195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.08x = 4,938,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,563.55/2,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.53

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