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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.93, 3,961.95 and 1,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.93, 3,961.95 and 1,181.28 is: 1,770.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.93 : 3,961.95 = 1,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.93/3,961.95 = 1,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.93x = 3,961.95 × 1,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.93x = 4,680,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,172.30/2,642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.83

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