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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.86, 3,944.79 and 1,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.86, 3,944.79 and 1,170.04 is: 1,755.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.86 : 3,944.79 = 1,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.86/3,944.79 = 1,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.86x = 3,944.79 × 1,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.86x = 4,615,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,552.23/2,629.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.06

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