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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.34, 2,896.91 and 1,312.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.34, 2,896.91 and 1,312.58 is: 1,969.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.34 : 2,896.91 = 1,312.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.34/2,896.91 = 1,312.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.34x = 2,896.91 × 1,312.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.34x = 3,802,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,426.13/1,930.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.82

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