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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.92, 2,729.42 and 1,269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.92, 2,729.42 and 1,269.06 is: 1,752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.92 : 2,729.42 = 1,269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.92/2,729.42 = 1,269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.92x = 2,729.42 × 1,269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.92x = 3,463,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,797.75/1,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.12

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