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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.11, 3,954.16 and 1,176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.11, 3,954.16 and 1,176.28 is: 1,764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.11 : 3,954.16 = 1,176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.11/3,954.16 = 1,176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.11x = 3,954.16 × 1,176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.11x = 4,651,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,199.32/2,636.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.42

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