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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.84, 3,944.56 and 1,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.84, 3,944.56 and 1,168.20 is: 1,753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.84 : 3,944.56 = 1,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.84/3,944.56 = 1,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.84x = 3,944.56 × 1,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.84x = 4,608,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,034.99/2,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.54

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