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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.80, 2,664.47 and 1,223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.80, 2,664.47 and 1,223.76 is: 1,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.80 : 2,664.47 = 1,223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.80/2,664.47 = 1,223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.80x = 2,664.47 × 1,223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.80x = 3,260,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,665.69/1,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.89

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