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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.36, 3,957.82 and 1,178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.36, 3,957.82 and 1,178.52 is: 1,767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.36 : 3,957.82 = 1,178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.36/3,957.82 = 1,178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.36x = 3,957.82 × 1,178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.36x = 4,664,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,370.03/2,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.24

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