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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.72, 2,583.56 and 1,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.72, 2,583.56 and 1,251.92 is: 1,727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.72 : 2,583.56 = 1,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.72/2,583.56 = 1,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.72x = 2,583.56 × 1,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.72x = 3,234,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,410.44/1,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.12

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