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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.75, 3,944.97 and 1,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.75, 3,944.97 and 1,168.88 is: 1,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.75 : 3,944.97 = 1,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.75/3,944.97 = 1,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.75x = 3,944.97 × 1,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.75x = 4,611,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,176.81/2,630.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.80

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