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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.94, 4,030.26 and 1,225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.94, 4,030.26 and 1,225.36 is: 1,838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.94 : 4,030.26 = 1,225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.94/4,030.26 = 1,225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.94x = 4,030.26 × 1,225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.94x = 4,938,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,519.39/2,685.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.66

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