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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.34, 2,929.50 and 1,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.34, 2,929.50 and 1,131.36 is: 1,697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.34 : 2,929.50 = 1,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.34/2,929.50 = 1,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.34x = 2,929.50 × 1,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.34x = 3,314,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,319.12/1,952.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.61

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