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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.96, 3,929.12 and 1,234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.96, 3,929.12 and 1,234.32 is: 1,848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.96 : 3,929.12 = 1,234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.96/3,929.12 = 1,234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.96x = 3,929.12 × 1,234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.96x = 4,849,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,849,791.40/2,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.98

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