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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.67, 2,897.33 and 1,237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.67, 2,897.33 and 1,237.59 is: 1,856.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.67 : 2,897.33 = 1,237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.67/2,897.33 = 1,237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.67x = 2,897.33 × 1,237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.67x = 3,585,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,700.45/1,931.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.27

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