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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.60, 3,934.96 and 1,309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.60, 3,934.96 and 1,309.29 is: 1,962.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.60 : 3,934.96 = 1,309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.60/3,934.96 = 1,309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.60x = 3,934.96 × 1,309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.60x = 5,152,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,003.78/2,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.22

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