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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.74, 2,426.82 and 1,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.74, 2,426.82 and 1,275.28 is: 1,910.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.74 : 2,426.82 = 1,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.74/2,426.82 = 1,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.74x = 2,426.82 × 1,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.74x = 3,094,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,875.01/1,619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.72

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