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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614, 3,921.34 and 1,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614, 3,921.34 and 1,226.60 is: 1,840.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614 : 3,921.34 = 1,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614/3,921.34 = 1,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614x = 3,921.34 × 1,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614x = 4,809,915.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,915.64/2,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.06

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