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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.67, 3,931.97 and 1,234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.67, 3,931.97 and 1,234.62 is: 1,851.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.67 : 3,931.97 = 1,234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.67/3,931.97 = 1,234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.67x = 3,931.97 × 1,234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.67x = 4,854,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,475.04/2,621.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.68

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