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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.85, 3,954.92 and 1,250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.85, 3,954.92 and 1,250.17 is: 1,875.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.85 : 3,954.92 = 1,250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.85/3,954.92 = 1,250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.85x = 3,954.92 × 1,250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.85x = 4,944,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,322.34/2,635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.80

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