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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.42, 2,662.16 and 1,301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.42, 2,662.16 and 1,301.05 is: 1,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.42 : 2,662.16 = 1,301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.42/2,662.16 = 1,301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.42x = 2,662.16 × 1,301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.42x = 3,463,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,603.27/1,930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.22

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