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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.62, 4,049.58 and 1,239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.62, 4,049.58 and 1,239.56 is: 1,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.62 : 4,049.58 = 1,239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.62/4,049.58 = 1,239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.62x = 4,049.58 × 1,239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.62x = 5,019,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,697.38/2,701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.03

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