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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.44, 3,935.85 and 1,164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.44, 3,935.85 and 1,164.82 is: 1,746.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.44 : 3,935.85 = 1,164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.44/3,935.85 = 1,164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.44x = 3,935.85 × 1,164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.44x = 4,584,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,556.80/2,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.87

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