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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.76, 3,969.21 and 1,002.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.76, 3,969.21 and 1,002.27 is: 1,503.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.76 : 3,969.21 = 1,002.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.76/3,969.21 = 1,002.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.76x = 3,969.21 × 1,002.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.76x = 3,978,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,220.11/2,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.62

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