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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.74, 3,939.86 and 802.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.74, 3,939.86 and 802.74 is: 1,204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.74 : 3,939.86 = 802.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.74/3,939.86 = 802.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.74x = 3,939.86 × 802.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.74x = 3,162,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,683.22/2,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.03

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