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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.52, 2,897.52 and 1,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.52, 2,897.52 and 1,201.52 is: 1,803.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.52 : 2,897.52 = 1,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.52/2,897.52 = 1,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.52x = 2,897.52 × 1,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.52x = 3,481,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,428.23/1,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.36

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