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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.26, 2,656.42 and 1,451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.26, 2,656.42 and 1,451.42 is: 2,003.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.26 : 2,656.42 = 1,451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.26/2,656.42 = 1,451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.26x = 2,656.42 × 1,451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.26x = 3,855,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,581.12/1,924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.67

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