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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.76, 3,968.69 and 1,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.76, 3,968.69 and 1,003.08 is: 1,504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.76 : 3,968.69 = 1,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.76/3,968.69 = 1,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.76x = 3,968.69 × 1,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.76x = 3,980,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,913.57/2,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.64

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