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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.39, 3,932.69 and 1,159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.39, 3,932.69 and 1,159.74 is: 1,739.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.39 : 3,932.69 = 1,159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.39/3,932.69 = 1,159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.39x = 3,932.69 × 1,159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.39x = 4,560,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,892.10/2,621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.88

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