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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.55, 3,969.86 and 1,085.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.55, 3,969.86 and 1,085.47 is: 1,628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.55 : 3,969.86 = 1,085.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.55/3,969.86 = 1,085.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.55x = 3,969.86 × 1,085.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.55x = 4,309,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,163.93/2,646.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.22

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