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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.96, 2,674.42 and 1,109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.96, 2,674.42 and 1,109.96 is: 1,531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.96 : 2,674.42 = 1,109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.96/2,674.42 = 1,109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.96x = 2,674.42 × 1,109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.96x = 2,968,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,499.22/1,937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.76

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