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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.45, 2,639.36 and 1,204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.45, 2,639.36 and 1,204.39 is: 1,662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.45 : 2,639.36 = 1,204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.45/2,639.36 = 1,204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.45x = 2,639.36 × 1,204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.45x = 3,178,818.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,818.79/1,912.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.17

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