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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.22, 3,944.76 and 1,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.22, 3,944.76 and 1,168.24 is: 1,752.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.22 : 3,944.76 = 1,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.22/3,944.76 = 1,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.22x = 3,944.76 × 1,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.22x = 4,608,426.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,426.42/2,629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.77

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