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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.23, 3,931.74 and 1,160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.23, 3,931.74 and 1,160.43 is: 1,741.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.23 : 3,931.74 = 1,160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.23/3,931.74 = 1,160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.23x = 3,931.74 × 1,160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.23x = 4,562,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,509.05/2,620.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.26

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