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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.16, 3,979.32 and 1,190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.16, 3,979.32 and 1,190.92 is: 1,786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.16 : 3,979.32 = 1,190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.16/3,979.32 = 1,190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.16x = 3,979.32 × 1,190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.16x = 4,739,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,051.77/2,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.86

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