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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.21, 2,639.55 and 1,250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.21, 2,639.55 and 1,250.44 is: 1,725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.21 : 2,639.55 = 1,250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.21/2,639.55 = 1,250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.21x = 2,639.55 × 1,250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.21x = 3,300,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,608.42/1,913.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.17

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