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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.93, 3,929.48 and 1,233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.93, 3,929.48 and 1,233.49 is: 1,849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.93 : 3,929.48 = 1,233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.93/3,929.48 = 1,233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.93x = 3,929.48 × 1,233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.93x = 4,846,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,978.42/2,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.34

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