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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.01, 3,929.82 and 1,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.01, 3,929.82 and 1,139.20 is: 1,708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.01 : 3,929.82 = 1,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.01/3,929.82 = 1,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.01x = 3,929.82 × 1,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.01x = 4,476,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,836.85/2,620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.71

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