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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.42, 2,901.76 and 1,112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.42, 2,901.76 and 1,112.33 is: 1,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.42 : 2,901.76 = 1,112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.42/2,901.76 = 1,112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.42x = 2,901.76 × 1,112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.42x = 3,227,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,719.17/1,934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.58

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