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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.99, 2,673.55 and 1,151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.99, 2,673.55 and 1,151.58 is: 1,588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.99 : 2,673.55 = 1,151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.99/2,673.55 = 1,151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.99x = 2,673.55 × 1,151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.99x = 3,078,818.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,818.17/1,937.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.66

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