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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.76, 2,671.44 and 1,227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.76, 2,671.44 and 1,227.34 is: 1,693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.76 : 2,671.44 = 1,227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.76/2,671.44 = 1,227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.76x = 2,671.44 × 1,227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.76x = 3,278,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,765.17/1,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.79

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