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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.70, 2,927.55 and 1,325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.70, 2,927.55 and 1,325.30 is: 1,987.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.70 : 2,927.55 = 1,325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.70/2,927.55 = 1,325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.70x = 2,927.55 × 1,325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.70x = 3,879,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,882.02/1,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.95

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