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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.36, 2,674.93 and 1,054.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.36, 2,674.93 and 1,054.16 is: 1,454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.36 : 2,674.93 = 1,054.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.36/2,674.93 = 1,054.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.36x = 2,674.93 × 1,054.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.36x = 2,819,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,795.65/1,938.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.73

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