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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.02, 3,931.49 and 1,062.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.02, 3,931.49 and 1,062.07 is: 1,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.02 : 3,931.49 = 1,062.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.02/3,931.49 = 1,062.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.02x = 3,931.49 × 1,062.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.02x = 4,175,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,517.58/2,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.48

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