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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.70, 2,901.69 and 1,009.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.70, 2,901.69 and 1,009.98 is: 1,512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.70 : 2,901.69 = 1,009.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.70/2,901.69 = 1,009.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.70x = 2,901.69 × 1,009.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.70x = 2,930,648.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,648.87/1,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.44

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