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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.73, 3,928.99 and 1,234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.73, 3,928.99 and 1,234.03 is: 1,850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.73 : 3,928.99 = 1,234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.73/3,928.99 = 1,234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.73x = 3,928.99 × 1,234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.73x = 4,848,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,491.53/2,619.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.76

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