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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.71, 2,644.25 and 1,252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.71, 2,644.25 and 1,252.41 is: 1,727.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.71 : 2,644.25 = 1,252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.71/2,644.25 = 1,252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.71x = 2,644.25 × 1,252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.71x = 3,311,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,683.84/1,916.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.79

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