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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.94, 3,934.14 and 1,236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.94, 3,934.14 and 1,236.42 is: 1,853.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.94 : 3,934.14 = 1,236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.94/3,934.14 = 1,236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.94x = 3,934.14 × 1,236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.94x = 4,864,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,249.38/2,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.09

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