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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.91, 2,672.99 and 1,052.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.91, 2,672.99 and 1,052.77 is: 1,452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.91 : 2,672.99 = 1,052.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.91/2,672.99 = 1,052.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.91x = 2,672.99 × 1,052.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.91x = 2,814,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,043.68/1,936.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.85

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