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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.16, 3,938.76 and 1,165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.16, 3,938.76 and 1,165.04 is: 1,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.16 : 3,938.76 = 1,165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.16/3,938.76 = 1,165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.16x = 3,938.76 × 1,165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.16x = 4,588,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,812.95/2,626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.35

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