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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.71, 2,673.05 and 1,150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.71, 2,673.05 and 1,150.61 is: 1,588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.71 : 2,673.05 = 1,150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.71/2,673.05 = 1,150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.71x = 2,673.05 × 1,150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.71x = 3,075,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,621.82/1,936.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.07

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