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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.78, 3,976.20 and 1,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.78, 3,976.20 and 1,091.36 is: 1,636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.78 : 3,976.20 = 1,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.78/3,976.20 = 1,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.78x = 3,976.20 × 1,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.78x = 4,339,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,465.63/2,651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.44

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