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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.44, 2,919.72 and 1,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.44, 2,919.72 and 1,296.84 is: 1,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.44 : 2,919.72 = 1,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.44/2,919.72 = 1,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.44x = 2,919.72 × 1,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.44x = 3,786,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,409.68/1,948.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.30

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