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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.50, 2,639.49 and 1,250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.50, 2,639.49 and 1,250.65 is: 1,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.50 : 2,639.49 = 1,250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.50/2,639.49 = 1,250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.50x = 2,639.49 × 1,250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.50x = 3,301,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,078.17/1,913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.15

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