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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.83, 3,930.63 and 1,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.83, 3,930.63 and 1,159.18 is: 1,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.83 : 3,930.63 = 1,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.83/3,930.63 = 1,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.83x = 3,930.63 × 1,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.83x = 4,556,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,307.68/2,620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.50

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