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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.63, 2,646.62 and 1,255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.63, 2,646.62 and 1,255.33 is: 1,731.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.63 : 2,646.62 = 1,255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.63/2,646.62 = 1,255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.63x = 2,646.62 × 1,255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.63x = 3,322,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,371.39/1,918.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.64

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