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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.51, 2,690.39 and 1,203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.51, 2,690.39 and 1,203.45 is: 1,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.51 : 2,690.39 = 1,203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.51/2,690.39 = 1,203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.51x = 2,690.39 × 1,203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.51x = 3,237,743.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,743.83/1,949.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.80

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