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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.24, 3,957.39 and 1,177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.24, 3,957.39 and 1,177.47 is: 1,766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.24 : 3,957.39 = 1,177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.24/3,957.39 = 1,177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.24x = 3,957.39 × 1,177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.24x = 4,659,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,708.00/2,638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.22

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