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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.72, 3,957.03 and 1,250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.72, 3,957.03 and 1,250.06 is: 1,876.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.72 : 3,957.03 = 1,250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.72/3,957.03 = 1,250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.72x = 3,957.03 × 1,250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.72x = 4,946,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,505.14/2,636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.01

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