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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.68, 3,969.94 and 1,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.68, 3,969.94 and 1,003.48 is: 1,505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.68 : 3,969.94 = 1,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.68/3,969.94 = 1,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.68x = 3,969.94 × 1,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.68x = 3,983,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,755.39/2,646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.19

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