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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.55, 3,929.57 and 1,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.55, 3,929.57 and 1,232.72 is: 1,848.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.55 : 3,929.57 = 1,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.55/3,929.57 = 1,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.55x = 3,929.57 × 1,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.55x = 4,844,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,052.79/2,620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.49

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