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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.38, 2,657.37 and 1,086.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.38, 2,657.37 and 1,086.34 is: 1,499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.38 : 2,657.37 = 1,086.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.38/2,657.37 = 1,086.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.38x = 2,657.37 × 1,086.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.38x = 2,886,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,807.33/1,925.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.34

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