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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.32, 3,941.94 and 1,222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.32, 3,941.94 and 1,222.39 is: 1,834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.32 : 3,941.94 = 1,222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.32/3,941.94 = 1,222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.32x = 3,941.94 × 1,222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.32x = 4,818,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,588.04/2,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.03

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