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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.10, 3,934.06 and 1,236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.10, 3,934.06 and 1,236.72 is: 1,854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.10 : 3,934.06 = 1,236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.10/3,934.06 = 1,236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.10x = 3,934.06 × 1,236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.10x = 4,865,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,330.68/2,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.09

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