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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938, 2,674.50 and 1,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938, 2,674.50 and 1,110 is: 1,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938 : 2,674.50 = 1,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938/2,674.50 = 1,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938x = 2,674.50 × 1,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938x = 2,968,695
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,695/1,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.83

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