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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.64, 3,965.55 and 1,256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.64, 3,965.55 and 1,256.26 is: 1,884.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.64 : 3,965.55 = 1,256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.64/3,965.55 = 1,256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.64x = 3,965.55 × 1,256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.64x = 4,981,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,761.84/2,643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.43

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