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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.42, 3,933.90 and 1,323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.42, 3,933.90 and 1,323.72 is: 1,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.42 : 3,933.90 = 1,323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.42/3,933.90 = 1,323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.42x = 3,933.90 × 1,323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.42x = 5,207,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,382.11/2,622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.72

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