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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.81, 2,920.47 and 1,319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.81, 2,920.47 and 1,319.59 is: 1,980.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.81 : 2,920.47 = 1,319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.81/2,920.47 = 1,319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.81x = 2,920.47 × 1,319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.81x = 3,853,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,823.01/1,945.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.58

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