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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.30, 2,674.98 and 1,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.30, 2,674.98 and 1,152.24 is: 1,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.30 : 2,674.98 = 1,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.30/2,674.98 = 1,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.30x = 2,674.98 × 1,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.30x = 3,082,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,218.96/1,938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.17

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