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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.17, 3,941.34 and 1,146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.17, 3,941.34 and 1,146.63 is: 1,720.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.17 : 3,941.34 = 1,146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.17/3,941.34 = 1,146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.17x = 3,941.34 × 1,146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.17x = 4,519,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,246.99/2,627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.20

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