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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.46, 3,938.31 and 1,239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.46, 3,938.31 and 1,239.69 is: 1,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.46 : 3,938.31 = 1,239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.46/3,938.31 = 1,239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.46x = 3,938.31 × 1,239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.46x = 4,882,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,283.52/2,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.18

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