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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.06, 3,951.60 and 1,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.06, 3,951.60 and 1,252.60 is: 1,876.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.06 : 3,951.60 = 1,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.06/3,951.60 = 1,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.06x = 3,951.60 × 1,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.06x = 4,949,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,774.16/2,638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.29

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