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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.46, 3,974.73 and 1,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.46, 3,974.73 and 1,005.70 is: 1,508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.46 : 3,974.73 = 1,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.46/3,974.73 = 1,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.46x = 3,974.73 × 1,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.46x = 3,997,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,385.96/2,649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.75

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