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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.48, 2,657.46 and 1,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.48, 2,657.46 and 1,228.52 is: 1,695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.48 : 2,657.46 = 1,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.48/2,657.46 = 1,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.48x = 2,657.46 × 1,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.48x = 3,264,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,742.76/1,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.55

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