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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.65, 2,951.82 and 1,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.65, 2,951.82 and 1,092.12 is: 1,636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.65 : 2,951.82 = 1,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.65/2,951.82 = 1,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.65x = 2,951.82 × 1,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.65x = 3,223,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,741.66/1,969.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.71

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