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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.39, 3,976.94 and 1,189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.39, 3,976.94 and 1,189.25 is: 1,784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.39 : 3,976.94 = 1,189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.39/3,976.94 = 1,189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.39x = 3,976.94 × 1,189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.39x = 4,729,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,558.98/2,650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.48

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