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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.22, 3,931.62 and 1,234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.22, 3,931.62 and 1,234.71 is: 1,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.22 : 3,931.62 = 1,234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.22/3,931.62 = 1,234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.22x = 3,931.62 × 1,234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.22x = 4,854,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,412.85/2,623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.56

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