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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.97, 3,935.68 and 1,307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.97, 3,935.68 and 1,307.05 is: 1,959.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.97 : 3,935.68 = 1,307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.97/3,935.68 = 1,307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.97x = 3,935.68 × 1,307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.97x = 5,144,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,130.54/2,624.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.69

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