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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.04, 3,951.68 and 1,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.04, 3,951.68 and 1,247.52 is: 1,870.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.04 : 3,951.68 = 1,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.04/3,951.68 = 1,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.04x = 3,951.68 × 1,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.04x = 4,929,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,799.83/2,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.86

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