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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.03, 2,905.34 and 1,012.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.03, 2,905.34 and 1,012.21 is: 1,518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.03 : 2,905.34 = 1,012.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.03/2,905.34 = 1,012.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.03x = 2,905.34 × 1,012.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.03x = 2,940,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,801.88/1,937.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.21

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