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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.92, 3,969.44 and 1,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.92, 3,969.44 and 1,003.68 is: 1,505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.92 : 3,969.44 = 1,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.92/3,969.44 = 1,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.92x = 3,969.44 × 1,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.92x = 3,984,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,047.54/2,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.73

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