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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.59, 4,879.15 and 2,636.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.59, 4,879.15 and 2,636.77 is: 3,952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.59 : 4,879.15 = 2,636.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.59/4,879.15 = 2,636.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.59x = 4,879.15 × 2,636.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.59x = 12,865,183.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,865,183.24/3,254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.93

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