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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.66, 3,969.36 and 1,002.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.66, 3,969.36 and 1,002.34 is: 1,503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.66 : 3,969.36 = 1,002.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.66/3,969.36 = 1,002.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.66x = 3,969.36 × 1,002.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.66x = 3,978,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,648.30/2,645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.84

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