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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.73, 2,398.82 and 1,252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.73, 2,398.82 and 1,252.62 is: 1,875.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.73 : 2,398.82 = 1,252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.73/2,398.82 = 1,252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.73x = 2,398.82 × 1,252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.73x = 3,004,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,803.65/1,601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.97

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