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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.29, 2,665.58 and 1,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.29, 2,665.58 and 1,222.94 is: 1,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.29 : 2,665.58 = 1,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.29/2,665.58 = 1,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.29x = 2,665.58 × 1,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.29x = 3,259,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,844.95/1,932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.04

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