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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.54, 4,389.71 and 1,171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.54, 4,389.71 and 1,171.07 is: 1,756.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.54 : 4,389.71 = 1,171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.54/4,389.71 = 1,171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.54x = 4,389.71 × 1,171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.54x = 5,140,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,651.83/2,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.57

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