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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.14, 3,936.24 and 1,064.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.14, 3,936.24 and 1,064.18 is: 1,596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.14 : 3,936.24 = 1,064.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.14/3,936.24 = 1,064.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.14x = 3,936.24 × 1,064.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.14x = 4,188,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,867.88/2,624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.28

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