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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.72, 3,626.22 and 1,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.72, 3,626.22 and 1,263.16 is: 1,892.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.72 : 3,626.22 = 1,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.72/3,626.22 = 1,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.72x = 3,626.22 × 1,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.72x = 4,580,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,496.06/2,419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.99

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