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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.93, 3,932.69 and 1,234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.93, 3,932.69 and 1,234.94 is: 1,852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.93 : 3,932.69 = 1,234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.93/3,932.69 = 1,234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.93x = 3,932.69 × 1,234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.93x = 4,856,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,856,610.35/2,621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.31

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