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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.84, 4,370.76 and 1,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.84, 4,370.76 and 1,182.60 is: 1,773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.84 : 4,370.76 = 1,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.84/4,370.76 = 1,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.84x = 4,370.76 × 1,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.84x = 5,168,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,860.78/2,913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.90

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