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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.59, 4,160.39 and 1,191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.59, 4,160.39 and 1,191.15 is: 1,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.59 : 4,160.39 = 1,191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.59/4,160.39 = 1,191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.59x = 4,160.39 × 1,191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.59x = 4,955,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,642.59/2,772.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.37

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