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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623.94, 2,242.06 and 1,250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623.94, 2,242.06 and 1,250.21 is: 1,726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623.94 : 2,242.06 = 1,250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623.94/2,242.06 = 1,250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623.94x = 2,242.06 × 1,250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623.94x = 2,803,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,048.31/1,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.08

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