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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,981.67, 2,735.98 and 1,235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,981.67, 2,735.98 and 1,235.93 is: 1,706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,981.67 : 2,735.98 = 1,235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,981.67/2,735.98 = 1,235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,981.67x = 2,735.98 × 1,235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,981.67x = 3,381,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,462.99/1,981.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.37

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