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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.74, 2,899.94 and 1,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.74, 2,899.94 and 1,239.80 is: 1,860.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.74 : 2,899.94 = 1,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.74/2,899.94 = 1,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.74x = 2,899.94 × 1,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.74x = 3,595,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,345.61/1,932.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.23

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