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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.53, 2,874.37 and 1,691.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.53, 2,874.37 and 1,691.99 is: 2,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.53 : 2,874.37 = 1,691.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.53/2,874.37 = 1,691.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.53x = 2,874.37 × 1,691.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.53x = 4,863,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,416.88/1,925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.75

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