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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.38, 3,935.19 and 1,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.38, 3,935.19 and 1,254.50 is: 1,880.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.38 : 3,935.19 = 1,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.38/3,935.19 = 1,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.38x = 3,935.19 × 1,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.38x = 4,936,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936,695.86/2,625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.37

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