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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.96, 3,940.24 and 1,239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.96, 3,940.24 and 1,239.42 is: 1,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.96 : 3,940.24 = 1,239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.96/3,940.24 = 1,239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.96x = 3,940.24 × 1,239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.96x = 4,883,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,612.26/2,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.74

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