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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.09, 3,949.70 and 1,247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.09, 3,949.70 and 1,247.09 is: 1,870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.09 : 3,949.70 = 1,247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.09/3,949.70 = 1,247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.09x = 3,949.70 × 1,247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.09x = 4,925,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,605.39/2,633.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.66

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