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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.78, 4,129.17 and 1,191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.78, 4,129.17 and 1,191.51 is: 1,787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.78 : 4,129.17 = 1,191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.78/4,129.17 = 1,191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.78x = 4,129.17 × 1,191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.78x = 4,919,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,947.35/2,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.27

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