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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.96, 2,638.80 and 1,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.96, 2,638.80 and 1,242.48 is: 1,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.96 : 2,638.80 = 1,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.96/2,638.80 = 1,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.96x = 2,638.80 × 1,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.96x = 3,278,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,656.22/1,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.80

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