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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.20, 2,895.30 and 1,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.20, 2,895.30 and 1,237.20 is: 1,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.20 : 2,895.30 = 1,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.20/2,895.30 = 1,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.20x = 2,895.30 × 1,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.20x = 3,582,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,065.16/1,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.80

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