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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.02, 3,935.84 and 1,237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.02, 3,935.84 and 1,237.73 is: 1,855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.02 : 3,935.84 = 1,237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.02/3,935.84 = 1,237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.02x = 3,935.84 × 1,237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.02x = 4,871,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,510.48/2,626.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.09

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