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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.10, 2,664.78 and 1,259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.10, 2,664.78 and 1,259.10 is: 1,737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.10 : 2,664.78 = 1,259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.10/2,664.78 = 1,259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.10x = 2,664.78 × 1,259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.10x = 3,355,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,224.50/1,931.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.47

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