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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.29, 2,674.67 and 1,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.29, 2,674.67 and 1,098.79 is: 1,516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.29 : 2,674.67 = 1,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.29/2,674.67 = 1,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.29x = 2,674.67 × 1,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.29x = 2,938,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,888.47/1,938.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.23

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