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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652, 3,979.34 and 1,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652, 3,979.34 and 1,265 is: 1,898.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652 : 3,979.34 = 1,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652/3,979.34 = 1,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652x = 3,979.34 × 1,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652x = 5,033,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,865.10/2,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.14

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