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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.94, 6,977.92 and 1,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.94, 6,977.92 and 1,189.20 is: 1,783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.94 : 6,977.92 = 1,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.94/6,977.92 = 1,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.94x = 6,977.92 × 1,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.94x = 8,298,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298,142.46/4,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.80

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