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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.68, 3,936.92 and 1,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.68, 3,936.92 and 1,064.24 is: 1,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.68 : 3,936.92 = 1,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.68/3,936.92 = 1,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.68x = 3,936.92 × 1,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.68x = 4,189,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,827.74/2,624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.32

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