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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.33, 3,931.97 and 1,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.33, 3,931.97 and 1,063.08 is: 1,594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.33 : 3,931.97 = 1,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.33/3,931.97 = 1,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.33x = 3,931.97 × 1,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.33x = 4,179,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,993.35/2,622.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.00

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