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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.91, 2,673.99 and 1,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.91, 2,673.99 and 1,228.56 is: 1,695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.91 : 2,673.99 = 1,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.91/2,673.99 = 1,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.91x = 2,673.99 × 1,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.91x = 3,285,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,157.15/1,937.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.21

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