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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.21, 2,674.40 and 1,151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.21, 2,674.40 and 1,151.97 is: 1,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.21 : 2,674.40 = 1,151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.21/2,674.40 = 1,151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.21x = 2,674.40 × 1,151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.21x = 3,080,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,822.81/1,938.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.52

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