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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.26, 2,688.98 and 1,319.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.26, 2,688.98 and 1,319.81 is: 1,820.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.26 : 2,688.98 = 1,319.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.26/2,688.98 = 1,319.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.26x = 2,688.98 × 1,319.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.26x = 3,548,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,942.69/1,949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.66

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