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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.94, 2,671.56 and 1,051.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.94, 2,671.56 and 1,051.72 is: 1,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.94 : 2,671.56 = 1,051.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.94/2,671.56 = 1,051.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.94x = 2,671.56 × 1,051.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.94x = 2,809,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,733.08/1,935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.35

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