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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.74, 2,654.37 and 1,261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.74, 2,654.37 and 1,261.35 is: 1,739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.74 : 2,654.37 = 1,261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.74/2,654.37 = 1,261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.74x = 2,654.37 × 1,261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.74x = 3,348,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,089.60/1,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.50

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