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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.27, 3,932.28 and 1,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.27, 3,932.28 and 1,237.28 is: 1,853.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.27 : 3,932.28 = 1,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.27/3,932.28 = 1,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.27x = 3,932.28 × 1,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.27x = 4,865,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,311.74/2,624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.97

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