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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.13, 2,896.72 and 1,277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.13, 2,896.72 and 1,277.19 is: 1,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.13 : 2,896.72 = 1,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.13/2,896.72 = 1,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.13x = 2,896.72 × 1,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.13x = 3,699,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,661.82/1,931.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.80

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