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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.56, 2,721.18 and 1,186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.56, 2,721.18 and 1,186.32 is: 1,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.56 : 2,721.18 = 1,186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.56/2,721.18 = 1,186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.56x = 2,721.18 × 1,186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.56x = 3,228,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,190.26/1,972.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.55

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