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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,618.56, 2,427.36 and 1,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,618.56, 2,427.36 and 1,251.84 is: 1,877.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,618.56 : 2,427.36 = 1,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,618.56/2,427.36 = 1,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,618.56x = 2,427.36 × 1,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,618.56x = 3,038,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,666.34/1,618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.39

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