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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.11, 2,950.83 and 1,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.11, 2,950.83 and 1,236.60 is: 1,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.11 : 2,950.83 = 1,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.11/2,950.83 = 1,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.11x = 2,950.83 × 1,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.11x = 3,648,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,996.38/1,969.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.12

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