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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.78, 3,928.98 and 1,962.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.78, 3,928.98 and 1,962.74 is: 2,937.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.78 : 3,928.98 = 1,962.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.78/3,928.98 = 1,962.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.78x = 3,928.98 × 1,962.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.78x = 7,711,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,711,576.03/2,624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.99

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