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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.68, 3,976.91 and 1,191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.68, 3,976.91 and 1,191.25 is: 1,786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.68 : 3,976.91 = 1,191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.68/3,976.91 = 1,191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.68x = 3,976.91 × 1,191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.68x = 4,737,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,494.04/2,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.60

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