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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.70, 3,940.15 and 1,222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.70, 3,940.15 and 1,222.43 is: 1,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.70 : 3,940.15 = 1,222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.70/3,940.15 = 1,222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.70x = 3,940.15 × 1,222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.70x = 4,816,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,557.56/2,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.70

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