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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.80, 2,690.72 and 1,163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.80, 2,690.72 and 1,163.84 is: 1,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.80 : 2,690.72 = 1,163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.80/2,690.72 = 1,163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.80x = 2,690.72 × 1,163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.80x = 3,131,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,567.56/1,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.10

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