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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.68, 3,992.16 and 1,181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.68, 3,992.16 and 1,181.18 is: 1,770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.68 : 3,992.16 = 1,181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.68/3,992.16 = 1,181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.68x = 3,992.16 × 1,181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.68x = 4,715,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,459.55/2,662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.94

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