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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.55, 3,936.97 and 1,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.55, 3,936.97 and 1,064.32 is: 1,596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.55 : 3,936.97 = 1,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.55/3,936.97 = 1,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.55x = 3,936.97 × 1,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.55x = 4,190,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,209.54/2,624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.54

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