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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.72, 2,663.46 and 1,221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.72, 2,663.46 and 1,221.52 is: 1,685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.72 : 2,663.46 = 1,221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.72/2,663.46 = 1,221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.72x = 2,663.46 × 1,221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.72x = 3,253,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,469.66/1,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.98

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