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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.93, 3,927.49 and 1,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.93, 3,927.49 and 1,159.11 is: 1,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.93 : 3,927.49 = 1,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.93/3,927.49 = 1,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.93x = 3,927.49 × 1,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.93x = 4,552,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,390.04/2,618.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.26

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