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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.41, 3,940.98 and 1,165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.41, 3,940.98 and 1,165.22 is: 1,748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.41 : 3,940.98 = 1,165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.41/3,940.98 = 1,165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.41x = 3,940.98 × 1,165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.41x = 4,592,089.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,089.01/2,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.43

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