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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.64, 3,964.20 and 1,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.64, 3,964.20 and 1,181.04 is: 1,771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.64 : 3,964.20 = 1,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.64/3,964.20 = 1,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.64x = 3,964.20 × 1,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.64x = 4,681,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,878.77/2,642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.67

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