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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.28, 3,927.67 and 1,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.28, 3,927.67 and 1,159.09 is: 1,737.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.28 : 3,927.67 = 1,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.28/3,927.67 = 1,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.28x = 3,927.67 × 1,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.28x = 4,552,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,510.30/2,620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.41

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