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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.92, 4,398.57 and 1,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.92, 4,398.57 and 1,177.92 is: 1,766.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.92 : 4,398.57 = 1,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.92/4,398.57 = 1,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.92x = 4,398.57 × 1,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.92x = 5,181,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,163.57/2,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.55

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