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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.58, 2,666.79 and 1,223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.58, 2,666.79 and 1,223.78 is: 1,689.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.58 : 2,666.79 = 1,223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.58/2,666.79 = 1,223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.58x = 2,666.79 × 1,223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.58x = 3,263,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,550.93/1,931.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.58

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