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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.41, 2,690.17 and 1,065.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.41, 2,690.17 and 1,065.21 is: 1,469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.41 : 2,690.17 = 1,065.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.41/2,690.17 = 1,065.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.41x = 2,690.17 × 1,065.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.41x = 2,865,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,595.99/1,949.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.98

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