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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.86, 3,952.94 and 1,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.86, 3,952.94 and 1,335.24 is: 2,004.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.86 : 3,952.94 = 1,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.86/3,952.94 = 1,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.86x = 3,952.94 × 1,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.86x = 5,278,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278,116.93/2,632.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.71

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