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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.65, 3,949.86 and 1,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.65, 3,949.86 and 1,172 is: 1,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.65 : 3,949.86 = 1,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.65/3,949.86 = 1,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.65x = 3,949.86 × 1,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.65x = 4,629,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,235.92/2,633.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.73

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