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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.03, 2,674.51 and 1,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.03, 2,674.51 and 1,098.71 is: 1,516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.03 : 2,674.51 = 1,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.03/2,674.51 = 1,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.03x = 2,674.51 × 1,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.03x = 2,938,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,507.75/1,938.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.24

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