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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.14, 3,939.88 and 1,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.14, 3,939.88 and 1,087.22 is: 1,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.14 : 3,939.88 = 1,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.14/3,939.88 = 1,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.14x = 3,939.88 × 1,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.14x = 4,283,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,516.33/2,625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.73

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