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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.61, 4,121.70 and 1,188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.61, 4,121.70 and 1,188.13 is: 1,782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.61 : 4,121.70 = 1,188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.61/4,121.70 = 1,188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.61x = 4,121.70 × 1,188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.61x = 4,897,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,109.48/2,746.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.97

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