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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.60, 3,951.60 and 1,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.60, 3,951.60 and 1,246.40 is: 1,870.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.60 : 3,951.60 = 1,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.60/3,951.60 = 1,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.60x = 3,951.60 × 1,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.60x = 4,925,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,274.24/2,633.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.17

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