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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.76, 4,376.16 and 1,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.76, 4,376.16 and 1,184.88 is: 1,778.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.76 : 4,376.16 = 1,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.76/4,376.16 = 1,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.76x = 4,376.16 × 1,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.76x = 5,185,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,224.46/2,915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.34

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