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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.70, 2,888.73 and 1,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.70, 2,888.73 and 1,282.70 is: 1,919.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.70 : 2,888.73 = 1,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.70/2,888.73 = 1,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.70x = 2,888.73 × 1,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.70x = 3,705,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,373.97/1,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.19

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