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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.45, 3,938.85 and 1,164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.45, 3,938.85 and 1,164.25 is: 1,746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.45 : 3,938.85 = 1,164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.45/3,938.85 = 1,164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.45x = 3,938.85 × 1,164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.45x = 4,585,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,806.11/2,625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.67

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