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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.40, 2,692.85 and 1,067.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.40, 2,692.85 and 1,067.22 is: 1,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.40 : 2,692.85 = 1,067.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.40/2,692.85 = 1,067.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.40x = 2,692.85 × 1,067.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.40x = 2,873,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,863.38/1,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.72

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