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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.58, 2,899.47 and 1,009.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.58, 2,899.47 and 1,009.65 is: 1,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.58 : 2,899.47 = 1,009.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.58/2,899.47 = 1,009.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.58x = 2,899.47 × 1,009.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.58x = 2,927,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,449.89/1,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.22

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