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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.52, 3,932.91 and 1,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.52, 3,932.91 and 1,161.09 is: 1,741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.52 : 3,932.91 = 1,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.52/3,932.91 = 1,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.52x = 3,932.91 × 1,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.52x = 4,566,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,462.47/2,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.91

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