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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.21, 3,940.22 and 1,166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.21, 3,940.22 and 1,166.38 is: 1,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.21 : 3,940.22 = 1,166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.21/3,940.22 = 1,166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.21x = 3,940.22 × 1,166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.21x = 4,595,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,787.97/2,626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.97

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