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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.71, 3,941.01 and 1,165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.71, 3,941.01 and 1,165.74 is: 1,749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.71 : 3,941.01 = 1,165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.71/3,941.01 = 1,165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.71x = 3,941.01 × 1,165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.71x = 4,594,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,193.00/2,626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.03

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