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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.32, 3,954.39 and 1,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.32, 3,954.39 and 1,250.32 is: 1,875.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.32 : 3,954.39 = 1,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.32/3,954.39 = 1,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.32x = 3,954.39 × 1,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.32x = 4,944,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,252.90/2,636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.44

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