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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.24, 3,940.80 and 1,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.24, 3,940.80 and 1,166.40 is: 1,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.24 : 3,940.80 = 1,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.24/3,940.80 = 1,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.24x = 3,940.80 × 1,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.24x = 4,596,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,549.12/2,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.24

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