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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.84, 3,938.10 and 1,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.84, 3,938.10 and 1,163.90 is: 1,746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.84 : 3,938.10 = 1,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.84/3,938.10 = 1,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.84x = 3,938.10 × 1,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.84x = 4,583,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,554.59/2,624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.22

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