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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.10, 3,964.36 and 1,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.10, 3,964.36 and 1,062.50 is: 1,593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.10 : 3,964.36 = 1,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.10/3,964.36 = 1,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.10x = 3,964.36 × 1,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.10x = 4,212,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,132.50/2,643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.63

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