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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.68, 3,939.89 and 1,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.68, 3,939.89 and 1,238.30 is: 1,858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.68 : 3,939.89 = 1,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.68/3,939.89 = 1,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.68x = 3,939.89 × 1,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.68x = 4,878,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,878,783.80/2,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.10

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