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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.90, 2,664.42 and 1,267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.90, 2,664.42 and 1,267.92 is: 1,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.90 : 2,664.42 = 1,267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.90/2,664.42 = 1,267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.90x = 2,664.42 × 1,267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.90x = 3,378,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,271.41/1,929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.49

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