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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.42, 2,934.14 and 1,227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.42, 2,934.14 and 1,227.51 is: 1,840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.42 : 2,934.14 = 1,227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.42/2,934.14 = 1,227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.42x = 2,934.14 × 1,227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.42x = 3,601,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,671.52/1,957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.01

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