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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.01, 3,947.57 and 1,244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.01, 3,947.57 and 1,244.73 is: 1,866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.01 : 3,947.57 = 1,244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.01/3,947.57 = 1,244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.01x = 3,947.57 × 1,244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.01x = 4,913,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913,649.85/2,633.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.17

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