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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.22, 3,949.48 and 1,246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.22, 3,949.48 and 1,246.55 is: 1,870.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.22 : 3,949.48 = 1,246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.22/3,949.48 = 1,246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.22x = 3,949.48 × 1,246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.22x = 4,923,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,206.10/2,632.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.36

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