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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.16, 3,931.91 and 1,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.16, 3,931.91 and 1,233.44 is: 1,850.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.16 : 3,931.91 = 1,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.16/3,931.91 = 1,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.16x = 3,931.91 × 1,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.16x = 4,849,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,849,768.61/2,620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.94

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