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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.84, 4,008.21 and 1,191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.84, 4,008.21 and 1,191.59 is: 1,787.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.84 : 4,008.21 = 1,191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.84/4,008.21 = 1,191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.84x = 4,008.21 × 1,191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.84x = 4,776,142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,142.95/2,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.59

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