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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.13, 3,950.08 and 1,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.13, 3,950.08 and 1,246.01 is: 1,867.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.13 : 3,950.08 = 1,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.13/3,950.08 = 1,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.13x = 3,950.08 × 1,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.13x = 4,921,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,839.18/2,635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.78

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