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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.63, 2,893.71 and 1,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.63, 2,893.71 and 1,271.52 is: 1,904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.63 : 2,893.71 = 1,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.63/2,893.71 = 1,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.63x = 2,893.71 × 1,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.63x = 3,679,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,399.62/1,931.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.82

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