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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.72, 3,934.62 and 1,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.72, 3,934.62 and 1,324.28 is: 1,985.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.72 : 3,934.62 = 1,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.72/3,934.62 = 1,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.72x = 3,934.62 × 1,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.72x = 5,210,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,538.57/2,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.94

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