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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.96, 2,326.96 and 938.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.96, 2,326.96 and 938.24 is: 1,404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.96 : 2,326.96 = 938.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.96/2,326.96 = 938.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.96x = 2,326.96 × 938.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.96x = 2,183,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,246.95/1,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.05

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