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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.27, 2,674.27 and 1,275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.27, 2,674.27 and 1,275.34 is: 1,759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.27 : 2,674.27 = 1,275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.27/2,674.27 = 1,275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.27x = 2,674.27 × 1,275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.27x = 3,410,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,603.50/1,938.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.61

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