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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.40, 2,637.50 and 1,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.40, 2,637.50 and 1,248.36 is: 1,723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.40 : 2,637.50 = 1,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.40/2,637.50 = 1,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.40x = 2,637.50 × 1,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.40x = 3,292,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,541.35/1,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.48

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