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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.76, 2,441.82 and 1,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.76, 2,441.82 and 1,285.28 is: 1,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.76 : 2,441.82 = 1,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.76/2,441.82 = 1,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.76x = 2,441.82 × 1,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.76x = 3,138,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,422.41/1,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.70

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