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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.07, 2,665.36 and 1,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.07, 2,665.36 and 1,268.82 is: 1,751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.07 : 2,665.36 = 1,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.07/2,665.36 = 1,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.07x = 2,665.36 × 1,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.07x = 3,381,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,855.73/1,931.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.29

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