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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.27, 3,976.05 and 1,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.27, 3,976.05 and 1,190.44 is: 1,785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.27 : 3,976.05 = 1,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.27/3,976.05 = 1,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.27x = 3,976.05 × 1,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.27x = 4,733,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,248.96/2,650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.95

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