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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.47, 3,929.21 and 1,137.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.47, 3,929.21 and 1,137.46 is: 1,706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.47 : 3,929.21 = 1,137.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.47/3,929.21 = 1,137.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.47x = 3,929.21 × 1,137.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.47x = 4,469,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,319.21/2,619.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.19

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