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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.39, 3,794.09 and 1,176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.39, 3,794.09 and 1,176.86 is: 1,765.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.39 : 3,794.09 = 1,176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.39/3,794.09 = 1,176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.39x = 3,794.09 × 1,176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.39x = 4,465,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,087.90/2,529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.28

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