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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.83, 2,672.65 and 1,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.83, 2,672.65 and 1,275.36 is: 1,758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.83 : 2,672.65 = 1,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.83/2,672.65 = 1,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.83x = 2,672.65 × 1,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.83x = 3,408,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,590.90/1,937.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.97

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