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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.34, 3,931.38 and 1,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.34, 3,931.38 and 1,159.68 is: 1,739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.34 : 3,931.38 = 1,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.34/3,931.38 = 1,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.34x = 3,931.38 × 1,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.34x = 4,559,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,142.76/2,621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.24

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