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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.36, 4,251.36 and 1,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.36, 4,251.36 and 1,191.60 is: 1,786.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.36 : 4,251.36 = 1,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.36/4,251.36 = 1,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.36x = 4,251.36 × 1,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.36x = 5,065,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,920.58/2,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.69

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