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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.14, 3,963.30 and 1,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.14, 3,963.30 and 1,254.76 is: 1,882.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.14 : 3,963.30 = 1,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.14/3,963.30 = 1,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.14x = 3,963.30 × 1,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.14x = 4,972,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,990.31/2,642.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.18

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