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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.88, 2,797.41 and 1,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.88, 2,797.41 and 1,319.50 is: 1,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.88 : 2,797.41 = 1,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.88/2,797.41 = 1,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.88x = 2,797.41 × 1,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.88x = 3,691,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,182.50/1,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.31

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