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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.88, 2,670.24 and 1,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.88, 2,670.24 and 1,237.44 is: 1,707.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.88 : 2,670.24 = 1,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.88/2,670.24 = 1,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.88x = 2,670.24 × 1,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.88x = 3,304,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,261.79/1,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.73

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