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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.68, 2,673.40 and 1,181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.68, 2,673.40 and 1,181.62 is: 1,630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.68 : 2,673.40 = 1,181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.68/2,673.40 = 1,181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.68x = 2,673.40 × 1,181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.68x = 3,158,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,942.91/1,937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.27

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