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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.43, 3,931.77 and 1,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.43, 3,931.77 and 1,306.68 is: 1,957.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.43 : 3,931.77 = 1,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.43/3,931.77 = 1,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.43x = 3,931.77 × 1,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.43x = 5,137,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137,565.22/2,624.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.59

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