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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.57, 3,933.24 and 1,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.57, 3,933.24 and 1,062.14 is: 1,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.57 : 3,933.24 = 1,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.57/3,933.24 = 1,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.57x = 3,933.24 × 1,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.57x = 4,177,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,641.70/2,622.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.96

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