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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.71, 2,536.34 and 1,250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.71, 2,536.34 and 1,250.22 is: 1,722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.71 : 2,536.34 = 1,250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.71/2,536.34 = 1,250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.71x = 2,536.34 × 1,250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.71x = 3,170,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,976.74/1,840.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.69

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