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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.71, 3,964.59 and 1,183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.71, 3,964.59 and 1,183.86 is: 1,775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.71 : 3,964.59 = 1,183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.71/3,964.59 = 1,183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.71x = 3,964.59 × 1,183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.71x = 4,693,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,519.52/2,643.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.36

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