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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.10, 2,689.70 and 1,064.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.10, 2,689.70 and 1,064.89 is: 1,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.10 : 2,689.70 = 1,064.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.10/2,689.70 = 1,064.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.10x = 2,689.70 × 1,064.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.10x = 2,864,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,234.63/1,949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.52

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