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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.72, 3,956.24 and 1,176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.72, 3,956.24 and 1,176.54 is: 1,764.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.72 : 3,956.24 = 1,176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.72/3,956.24 = 1,176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.72x = 3,956.24 × 1,176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.72x = 4,654,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,674.61/2,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.66

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