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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.89, 3,928.72 and 1,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.89, 3,928.72 and 1,234.90 is: 1,850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.89 : 3,928.72 = 1,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.89/3,928.72 = 1,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.89x = 3,928.72 × 1,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.89x = 4,851,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,576.33/2,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.41

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