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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.92, 2,691.12 and 1,122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.92, 2,691.12 and 1,122.08 is: 1,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.92 : 2,691.12 = 1,122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.92/2,691.12 = 1,122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.92x = 2,691.12 × 1,122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.92x = 3,019,651.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,651.93/1,949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.60

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