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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.53, 3,996.89 and 1,184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.53, 3,996.89 and 1,184.11 is: 1,775.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.53 : 3,996.89 = 1,184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.53/3,996.89 = 1,184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.53x = 3,996.89 × 1,184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.53x = 4,732,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,757.42/2,665.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.54

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