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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.72, 3,963 and 1,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.72, 3,963 and 1,181.52 is: 1,773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.72 : 3,963 = 1,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.72/3,963 = 1,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.72x = 3,963 × 1,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.72x = 4,682,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,363.76/2,640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.14

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