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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.21, 3,926.59 and 1,931.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.21, 3,926.59 and 1,931.39 is: 2,889.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.21 : 3,926.59 = 1,931.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.21/3,926.59 = 1,931.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.21x = 3,926.59 × 1,931.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.21x = 7,583,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583,752.20/2,624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.92

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