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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.64, 3,080.40 and 1,185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.64, 3,080.40 and 1,185.76 is: 1,779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.64 : 3,080.40 = 1,185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.64/3,080.40 = 1,185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.64x = 3,080.40 × 1,185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.64x = 3,652,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,615.10/2,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.47

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