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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.59, 2,630.66 and 1,295.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.59, 2,630.66 and 1,295.18 is: 1,938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.59 : 2,630.66 = 1,295.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.59/2,630.66 = 1,295.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.59x = 2,630.66 × 1,295.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.59x = 3,407,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,178.22/1,757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.55

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