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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.03, 3,979.66 and 1,191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.03, 3,979.66 and 1,191.92 is: 1,787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.03 : 3,979.66 = 1,191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.03/3,979.66 = 1,191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.03x = 3,979.66 × 1,191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.03x = 4,743,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,436.35/2,654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.26

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