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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.44, 2,651.82 and 1,176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.44, 2,651.82 and 1,176.06 is: 1,623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.44 : 2,651.82 = 1,176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.44/2,651.82 = 1,176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.44x = 2,651.82 × 1,176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.44x = 3,118,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,699.43/1,921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.11

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