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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.28, 4,128.42 and 1,191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.28, 4,128.42 and 1,191.01 is: 1,786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.28 : 4,128.42 = 1,191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.28/4,128.42 = 1,191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.28x = 4,128.42 × 1,191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.28x = 4,916,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,916,968.86/2,752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.51

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