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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.53, 3,930.59 and 1,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.53, 3,930.59 and 1,234.02 is: 1,849.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.53 : 3,930.59 = 1,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.53/3,930.59 = 1,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.53x = 3,930.59 × 1,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.53x = 4,850,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,426.67/2,622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.52

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