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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.75, 3,969.04 and 1,260.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.75, 3,969.04 and 1,260.71 is: 1,889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.75 : 3,969.04 = 1,260.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.75/3,969.04 = 1,260.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.75x = 3,969.04 × 1,260.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.75x = 5,003,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,828.54/2,647.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.84

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