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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.09, 2,674.81 and 1,152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.09, 2,674.81 and 1,152.14 is: 1,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.09 : 2,674.81 = 1,152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.09/2,674.81 = 1,152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.09x = 2,674.81 × 1,152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.09x = 3,081,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,752.22/1,938.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.09

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