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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.71, 4,127.63 and 1,192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.71, 4,127.63 and 1,192.19 is: 1,788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.71 : 4,127.63 = 1,192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.71/4,127.63 = 1,192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.71x = 4,127.63 × 1,192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.71x = 4,920,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,892.61/2,751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.31

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