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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.03, 3,975.98 and 1,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.03, 3,975.98 and 1,190.16 is: 1,784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.03 : 3,975.98 = 1,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.03/3,975.98 = 1,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.03x = 3,975.98 × 1,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.03x = 4,732,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,046.41/2,652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.31

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