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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.74, 3,969.66 and 1,002.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.74, 3,969.66 and 1,002.85 is: 1,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.74 : 3,969.66 = 1,002.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.74/3,969.66 = 1,002.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.74x = 3,969.66 × 1,002.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.74x = 3,980,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,973.53/2,646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.10

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