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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.60, 3,927.45 and 1,232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.60, 3,927.45 and 1,232.05 is: 1,846.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.60 : 3,927.45 = 1,232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.60/3,927.45 = 1,232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.60x = 3,927.45 × 1,232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.60x = 4,838,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,806.22/2,620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.45

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