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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.80, 3,964.64 and 1,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.80, 3,964.64 and 1,258.88 is: 1,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.80 : 3,964.64 = 1,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.80/3,964.64 = 1,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.80x = 3,964.64 × 1,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.80x = 4,991,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,006.00/2,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.10

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