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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.28, 3,978.86 and 1,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.28, 3,978.86 and 1,191.53 is: 1,787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.28 : 3,978.86 = 1,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.28/3,978.86 = 1,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.28x = 3,978.86 × 1,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.28x = 4,740,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,935.05/2,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.50

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