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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.97, 3,936.83 and 1,064.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.97, 3,936.83 and 1,064.31 is: 1,596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.97 : 3,936.83 = 1,064.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.97/3,936.83 = 1,064.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.97x = 3,936.83 × 1,064.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.97x = 4,190,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,002.22/2,623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.82

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