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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.52, 3,936.72 and 1,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.52, 3,936.72 and 1,325.64 is: 1,988.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.52 : 3,936.72 = 1,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.52/3,936.72 = 1,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.52x = 3,936.72 × 1,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.52x = 5,218,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,673.50/2,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.43

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