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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.50, 2,671.26 and 1,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.50, 2,671.26 and 1,189.52 is: 1,641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.50 : 2,671.26 = 1,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.50/2,671.26 = 1,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.50x = 2,671.26 × 1,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.50x = 3,177,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,517.20/1,935.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.70

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