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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.74, 3,945.26 and 1,244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.74, 3,945.26 and 1,244.21 is: 1,865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.74 : 3,945.26 = 1,244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.74/3,945.26 = 1,244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.74x = 3,945.26 × 1,244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.74x = 4,908,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,730.52/2,631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.20

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