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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.72, 3,727.41 and 1,191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.72, 3,727.41 and 1,191.10 is: 1,783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.72 : 3,727.41 = 1,191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.72/3,727.41 = 1,191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.72x = 3,727.41 × 1,191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.72x = 4,439,718.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,718.05/2,488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.94

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