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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.46, 2,924.61 and 1,168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.46, 2,924.61 and 1,168.94 is: 1,751.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.46 : 2,924.61 = 1,168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.46/2,924.61 = 1,168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.46x = 2,924.61 × 1,168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.46x = 3,418,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,693.61/1,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.86

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