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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.29, 3,933.91 and 1,062.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.29, 3,933.91 and 1,062.89 is: 1,593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.29 : 3,933.91 = 1,062.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.29/3,933.91 = 1,062.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.29x = 3,933.91 × 1,062.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.29x = 4,181,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,313.60/2,623.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.92

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