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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.06, 3,957.78 and 1,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.06, 3,957.78 and 1,251.98 is: 1,877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.06 : 3,957.78 = 1,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.06/3,957.78 = 1,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.06x = 3,957.78 × 1,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.06x = 4,955,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,061.40/2,639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.59

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