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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.62, 3,950.07 and 1,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.62, 3,950.07 and 1,245.88 is: 1,867.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.62 : 3,950.07 = 1,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.62/3,950.07 = 1,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.62x = 3,950.07 × 1,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.62x = 4,921,313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,313.21/2,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.23

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