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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.01, 2,674.19 and 1,151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.01, 2,674.19 and 1,151.89 is: 1,589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.01 : 2,674.19 = 1,151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.01/2,674.19 = 1,151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.01x = 2,674.19 × 1,151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.01x = 3,080,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,366.96/1,938.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.45

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