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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.62, 3,958.63 and 1,257.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.62, 3,958.63 and 1,257.30 is: 1,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.62 : 3,958.63 = 1,257.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.62/3,958.63 = 1,257.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.62x = 3,958.63 × 1,257.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.62x = 4,977,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,185.50/2,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.43

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