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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.68, 2,949.62 and 1,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.68, 2,949.62 and 1,265.96 is: 1,896.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.68 : 2,949.62 = 1,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.68/2,949.62 = 1,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.68x = 2,949.62 × 1,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.68x = 3,734,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,100.94/1,968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.75

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