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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.56, 3,963.84 and 1,487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.56, 3,963.84 and 1,487.68 is: 2,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.56 : 3,963.84 = 1,487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.56/3,963.84 = 1,487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.56x = 3,963.84 × 1,487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.56x = 5,896,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,896,925.49/2,642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.52

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