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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.84, 2,954.49 and 1,148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.84, 2,954.49 and 1,148.50 is: 1,722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.84 : 2,954.49 = 1,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.84/2,954.49 = 1,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.84x = 2,954.49 × 1,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.84x = 3,393,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,231.77/1,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.59

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