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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.50, 3,932.55 and 1,237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.50, 3,932.55 and 1,237.59 is: 1,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.50 : 3,932.55 = 1,237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.50/3,932.55 = 1,237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.50x = 3,932.55 × 1,237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.50x = 4,866,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,884.55/2,623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.11

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