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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.60, 3,955.34 and 1,248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.60, 3,955.34 and 1,248.93 is: 1,874.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.60 : 3,955.34 = 1,248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.60/3,955.34 = 1,248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.60x = 3,955.34 × 1,248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.60x = 4,939,945.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,945.91/2,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.32

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