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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.08, 3,938.85 and 1,239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.08, 3,938.85 and 1,239.06 is: 1,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.08 : 3,938.85 = 1,239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.08/3,938.85 = 1,239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.08x = 3,938.85 × 1,239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.08x = 4,880,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,471.48/2,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.46

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