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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.37, 3,941.33 and 1,169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.37, 3,941.33 and 1,169.55 is: 1,753.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.37 : 3,941.33 = 1,169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.37/3,941.33 = 1,169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.37x = 3,941.33 × 1,169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.37x = 4,609,576.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,576.65/2,629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.11

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