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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.80, 2,894.97 and 1,065.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.80, 2,894.97 and 1,065.72 is: 1,597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.80 : 2,894.97 = 1,065.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.80/2,894.97 = 1,065.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.80x = 2,894.97 × 1,065.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.80x = 3,085,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,227.43/1,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.90

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