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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.58, 2,672.49 and 1,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.58, 2,672.49 and 1,052.40 is: 1,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.58 : 2,672.49 = 1,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.58/2,672.49 = 1,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.58x = 2,672.49 × 1,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.58x = 2,812,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,528.48/1,936.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.32

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