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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.08, 2,665.87 and 1,223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.08, 2,665.87 and 1,223.65 is: 1,689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.08 : 2,665.87 = 1,223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.08/2,665.87 = 1,223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.08x = 2,665.87 × 1,223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.08x = 3,262,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,100.02/1,931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.27

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