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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.06, 2,701.98 and 1,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.06, 2,701.98 and 1,369 is: 1,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.06 : 2,701.98 = 1,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.06/2,701.98 = 1,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.06x = 2,701.98 × 1,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.06x = 3,699,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,010.62/1,957.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.09

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