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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.66, 3,965.77 and 1,257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.66, 3,965.77 and 1,257.94 is: 1,886.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.66 : 3,965.77 = 1,257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.66/3,965.77 = 1,257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.66x = 3,965.77 × 1,257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.66x = 4,988,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,700.71/2,644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.33

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