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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.64, 2,657.22 and 1,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.64, 2,657.22 and 1,261.44 is: 1,740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.64 : 2,657.22 = 1,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.64/2,657.22 = 1,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.64x = 2,657.22 × 1,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.64x = 3,351,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,923.60/1,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.68

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