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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.26, 3,075.96 and 1,184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.26, 3,075.96 and 1,184.78 is: 1,775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.26 : 3,075.96 = 1,184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.26/3,075.96 = 1,184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.26x = 3,075.96 × 1,184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.26x = 3,644,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,335.89/2,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.77

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