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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.88, 3,928.81 and 1,158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.88, 3,928.81 and 1,158.23 is: 1,736.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.88 : 3,928.81 = 1,158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.88/3,928.81 = 1,158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.88x = 3,928.81 × 1,158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.88x = 4,550,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,465.61/2,619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.90

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