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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.39, 4,007.55 and 1,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.39, 4,007.55 and 1,191.14 is: 1,786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.39 : 4,007.55 = 1,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.39/4,007.55 = 1,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.39x = 4,007.55 × 1,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.39x = 4,773,545.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,545.86/2,671.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.91

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