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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.96, 2,650.62 and 1,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.96, 2,650.62 and 1,425.84 is: 1,966.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.96 : 2,650.62 = 1,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.96/2,650.62 = 1,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.96x = 2,650.62 × 1,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.96x = 3,779,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,360.02/1,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.41

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