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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.58, 2,719.26 and 1,184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.58, 2,719.26 and 1,184.34 is: 1,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.58 : 2,719.26 = 1,184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.58/2,719.26 = 1,184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.58x = 2,719.26 × 1,184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.58x = 3,220,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,528.39/1,970.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.30

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