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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.74, 3,938.16 and 1,239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.74, 3,938.16 and 1,239.29 is: 1,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.74 : 3,938.16 = 1,239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.74/3,938.16 = 1,239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.74x = 3,938.16 × 1,239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.74x = 4,880,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,522.31/2,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.01

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