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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.75, 3,957.06 and 1,176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.75, 3,957.06 and 1,176.84 is: 1,765.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.75 : 3,957.06 = 1,176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.75/3,957.06 = 1,176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.75x = 3,957.06 × 1,176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.75x = 4,656,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,833.44/2,637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.46

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