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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.83, 3,928.57 and 1,233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.83, 3,928.57 and 1,233.56 is: 1,849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.83 : 3,928.57 = 1,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.83/3,928.57 = 1,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.83x = 3,928.57 × 1,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.83x = 4,846,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,126.81/2,619.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.79

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