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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.63, 3,982.23 and 1,268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.63, 3,982.23 and 1,268.64 is: 1,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.63 : 3,982.23 = 1,268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.63/3,982.23 = 1,268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.63x = 3,982.23 × 1,268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.63x = 5,052,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,016.27/2,655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.38

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