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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.20, 3,965.85 and 1,000.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.20, 3,965.85 and 1,000.35 is: 1,500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.20 : 3,965.85 = 1,000.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.20/3,965.85 = 1,000.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.20x = 3,965.85 × 1,000.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.20x = 3,967,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,238.05/2,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.35

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