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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.70, 3,968.19 and 1,258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.70, 3,968.19 and 1,258.02 is: 1,887.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.70 : 3,968.19 = 1,258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.70/3,968.19 = 1,258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.70x = 3,968.19 × 1,258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.70x = 4,992,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,062.38/2,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.58

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