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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.83, 2,928.42 and 1,220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.83, 2,928.42 and 1,220.54 is: 1,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.83 : 2,928.42 = 1,220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.83/2,928.42 = 1,220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.83x = 2,928.42 × 1,220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.83x = 3,574,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,239.10/1,951.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.22

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