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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.39, 2,649.33 and 1,897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.39, 2,649.33 and 1,897.34 is: 2,601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.39 : 2,649.33 = 1,897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.39/2,649.33 = 1,897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.39x = 2,649.33 × 1,897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.39x = 5,026,666.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,026,666.54/1,932.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.27

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