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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.79, 2,900.80 and 1,238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.79, 2,900.80 and 1,238.82 is: 1,861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.79 : 2,900.80 = 1,238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.79/2,900.80 = 1,238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.79x = 2,900.80 × 1,238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.79x = 3,593,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,569.06/1,930.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.19

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