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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.07, 3,943.98 and 1,222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.07, 3,943.98 and 1,222.81 is: 1,834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.07 : 3,943.98 = 1,222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.07/3,943.98 = 1,222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.07x = 3,943.98 × 1,222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.07x = 4,822,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,728.32/2,629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.39

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