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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.61, 3,935.31 and 1,063.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.61, 3,935.31 and 1,063.45 is: 1,595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.61 : 3,935.31 = 1,063.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.61/3,935.31 = 1,063.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.61x = 3,935.31 × 1,063.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.61x = 4,185,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,005.42/2,622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.74

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