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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.95, 2,655.72 and 1,262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.95, 2,655.72 and 1,262.17 is: 1,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.95 : 2,655.72 = 1,262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.95/2,655.72 = 1,262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.95x = 2,655.72 × 1,262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.95x = 3,351,963.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,963.47/1,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.32

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