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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.99, 2,657.71 and 1,086.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.99, 2,657.71 and 1,086.91 is: 1,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.99 : 2,657.71 = 1,086.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.99/2,657.71 = 1,086.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.99x = 2,657.71 × 1,086.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.99x = 2,888,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,691.58/1,925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.85

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