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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.08, 3,975.95 and 1,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.08, 3,975.95 and 1,170.26 is: 1,754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.08 : 3,975.95 = 1,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.08/3,975.95 = 1,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.08x = 3,975.95 × 1,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.08x = 4,652,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,878.29/2,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.42

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