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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.63, 3,935.65 and 1,062.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.63, 3,935.65 and 1,062.90 is: 1,594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.63 : 3,935.65 = 1,062.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.63/3,935.65 = 1,062.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.63x = 3,935.65 × 1,062.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.63x = 4,183,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,182.71/2,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.43

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