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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.60, 4,398.68 and 1,177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.60, 4,398.68 and 1,177.54 is: 1,766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.60 : 4,398.68 = 1,177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.60/4,398.68 = 1,177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.60x = 4,398.68 × 1,177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.60x = 5,179,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,621.65/2,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.22

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