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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.97, 2,639.22 and 1,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.97, 2,639.22 and 1,250.20 is: 1,724.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.97 : 2,639.22 = 1,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.97/2,639.22 = 1,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.97x = 2,639.22 × 1,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.97x = 3,299,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,560.05/1,912.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.84

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