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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.22, 3,941.76 and 1,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.22, 3,941.76 and 1,166.24 is: 1,749.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.22 : 3,941.76 = 1,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.22/3,941.76 = 1,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.22x = 3,941.76 × 1,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.22x = 4,597,038.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,038.18/2,627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.77

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