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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.80, 3,959.04 and 1,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.80, 3,959.04 and 1,177.92 is: 1,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.80 : 3,959.04 = 1,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.80/3,959.04 = 1,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.80x = 3,959.04 × 1,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.80x = 4,663,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,432.40/2,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.25

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