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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.28, 2,717.59 and 1,930.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.28, 2,717.59 and 1,930.22 is: 2,658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.28 : 2,717.59 = 1,930.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.28/2,717.59 = 1,930.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.28x = 2,717.59 × 1,930.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.28x = 5,245,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,546.90/1,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.29

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