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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.71, 3,945.47 and 1,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.71, 3,945.47 and 1,169.88 is: 1,755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.71 : 3,945.47 = 1,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.71/3,945.47 = 1,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.71x = 3,945.47 × 1,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.71x = 4,615,720.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,720.59/2,629.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.22

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