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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.13, 2,633.85 and 1,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.13, 2,633.85 and 1,245.74 is: 1,718.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.13 : 2,633.85 = 1,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.13/2,633.85 = 1,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.13x = 2,633.85 × 1,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.13x = 3,281,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,092.30/1,909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.63

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