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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.50, 3,967.59 and 1,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.50, 3,967.59 and 1,085.94 is: 1,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.50 : 3,967.59 = 1,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.50/3,967.59 = 1,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.50x = 3,967.59 × 1,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.50x = 4,308,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,579.92/2,645.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.65

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