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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.39, 3,932.55 and 1,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.39, 3,932.55 and 1,063.02 is: 1,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.39 : 3,932.55 = 1,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.39/3,932.55 = 1,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.39x = 3,932.55 × 1,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.39x = 4,180,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,394.05/2,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.51

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