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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.71, 4,391.91 and 1,195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.71, 4,391.91 and 1,195.38 is: 1,793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.71 : 4,391.91 = 1,195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.71/4,391.91 = 1,195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.71x = 4,391.91 × 1,195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.71x = 5,250,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,001.38/2,926.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.82

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