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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.68, 3,934.56 and 1,237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.68, 3,934.56 and 1,237.58 is: 1,856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.68 : 3,934.56 = 1,237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.68/3,934.56 = 1,237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.68x = 3,934.56 × 1,237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.68x = 4,869,332.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,332.76/2,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.62

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