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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.60, 2,492.26 and 1,252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.60, 2,492.26 and 1,252.82 is: 1,879.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.60 : 2,492.26 = 1,252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.60/2,492.26 = 1,252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.60x = 2,492.26 × 1,252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.60x = 3,122,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,353.17/1,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.12

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