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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.39, 2,674.92 and 1,054.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.39, 2,674.92 and 1,054.17 is: 1,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.39 : 2,674.92 = 1,054.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.39/2,674.92 = 1,054.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.39x = 2,674.92 × 1,054.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.39x = 2,819,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,820.42/1,938.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.72

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