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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.52, 3,956.27 and 1,250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.52, 3,956.27 and 1,250.89 is: 1,874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.52 : 3,956.27 = 1,250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.52/3,956.27 = 1,250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.52x = 3,956.27 × 1,250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.52x = 4,948,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,868.21/2,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.91

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