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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.27, 3,939.06 and 1,165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.27, 3,939.06 and 1,165.61 is: 1,747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.27 : 3,939.06 = 1,165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.27/3,939.06 = 1,165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.27x = 3,939.06 × 1,165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.27x = 4,591,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,407.73/2,627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.60

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