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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.65, 2,460.69 and 1,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.65, 2,460.69 and 1,253.04 is: 1,877.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.65 : 2,460.69 = 1,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.65/2,460.69 = 1,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.65x = 2,460.69 × 1,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.65x = 3,083,343.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,343.00/1,642.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.05

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