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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.73, 3,939.99 and 1,165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.73, 3,939.99 and 1,165.93 is: 1,749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.73 : 3,939.99 = 1,165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.73/3,939.99 = 1,165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.73x = 3,939.99 × 1,165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.73x = 4,593,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,752.54/2,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.51

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