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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.61, 3,933.77 and 1,062.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.61, 3,933.77 and 1,062.76 is: 1,594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.61 : 3,933.77 = 1,062.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.61/3,933.77 = 1,062.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.61x = 3,933.77 × 1,062.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.61x = 4,180,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,657.39/2,621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.69

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