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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.43, 2,671.11 and 1,274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.43, 2,671.11 and 1,274.04 is: 1,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.43 : 2,671.11 = 1,274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.43/2,671.11 = 1,274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.43x = 2,671.11 × 1,274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.43x = 3,403,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,100.98/1,937.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.50

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