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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.60, 3,978.77 and 1,092.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.60, 3,978.77 and 1,092.75 is: 1,639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.60 : 3,978.77 = 1,092.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.60/3,978.77 = 1,092.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.60x = 3,978.77 × 1,092.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.60x = 4,347,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,810.37/2,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.69

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