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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.08, 2,674.32 and 1,152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.08, 2,674.32 and 1,152.02 is: 1,589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.08 : 2,674.32 = 1,152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.08/2,674.32 = 1,152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.08x = 2,674.32 × 1,152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.08x = 3,080,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,870.13/1,938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.65

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