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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.83, 3,956.39 and 1,176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.83, 3,956.39 and 1,176.63 is: 1,764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.83 : 3,956.39 = 1,176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.83/3,956.39 = 1,176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.83x = 3,956.39 × 1,176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.83x = 4,655,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,201.28/2,637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.79

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