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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.84, 2,437.92 and 1,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.84, 2,437.92 and 1,259.72 is: 1,888.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.84 : 2,437.92 = 1,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.84/2,437.92 = 1,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.84x = 2,437.92 × 1,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.84x = 3,071,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,096.58/1,625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.93

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