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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.82, 3,958.14 and 1,252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.82, 3,958.14 and 1,252.82 is: 1,879.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.82 : 3,958.14 = 1,252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.82/3,958.14 = 1,252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.82x = 3,958.14 × 1,252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.82x = 4,958,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,836.95/2,638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.19

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