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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.90, 4,129.02 and 1,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.90, 4,129.02 and 1,191.12 is: 1,787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.90 : 4,129.02 = 1,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.90/4,129.02 = 1,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.90x = 4,129.02 × 1,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.90x = 4,918,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,158.30/2,751.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.19

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