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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.17, 2,901.26 and 684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.17, 2,901.26 and 684.74 is: 1,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.17 : 2,901.26 = 684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.17/2,901.26 = 684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.17x = 2,901.26 × 684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.17x = 1,986,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,617.74/1,934.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.12

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