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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.07, 2,668.20 and 1,186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.07, 2,668.20 and 1,186.74 is: 1,637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.07 : 2,668.20 = 1,186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.07/2,668.20 = 1,186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.07x = 2,668.20 × 1,186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.07x = 3,166,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,459.67/1,934.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.20

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