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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.58, 2,656.20 and 1,260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.58, 2,656.20 and 1,260.27 is: 1,739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.58 : 2,656.20 = 1,260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.58/2,656.20 = 1,260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.58x = 2,656.20 × 1,260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.58x = 3,347,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,529.17/1,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.36

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