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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.59, 2,907.35 and 1,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.59, 2,907.35 and 1,278.43 is: 1,920.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.59 : 2,907.35 = 1,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.59/2,907.35 = 1,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.59x = 2,907.35 × 1,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.59x = 3,716,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,716,837.07/1,935.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.26

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