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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.26, 2,541.18 and 1,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.26, 2,541.18 and 1,252.20 is: 1,729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.26 : 2,541.18 = 1,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.26/2,541.18 = 1,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.26x = 2,541.18 × 1,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.26x = 3,182,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,065.60/1,840.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.14

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