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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.52, 2,638.58 and 1,250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.52, 2,638.58 and 1,250.03 is: 1,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.52 : 2,638.58 = 1,250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.52/2,638.58 = 1,250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.52x = 2,638.58 × 1,250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.52x = 3,298,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,304.50/1,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.68

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