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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.68, 3,974.52 and 1,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.68, 3,974.52 and 1,005.84 is: 1,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.68 : 3,974.52 = 1,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.68/3,974.52 = 1,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.68x = 3,974.52 × 1,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.68x = 3,997,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,731.20/2,649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.76

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