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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.02, 3,940.25 and 1,165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.02, 3,940.25 and 1,165.19 is: 1,748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.02 : 3,940.25 = 1,165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.02/3,940.25 = 1,165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.02x = 3,940.25 × 1,165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.02x = 4,591,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,114.37/2,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.99

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