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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.53, 2,676.40 and 1,276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.53, 2,676.40 and 1,276.49 is: 1,762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.53 : 2,676.40 = 1,276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.53/2,676.40 = 1,276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.53x = 2,676.40 × 1,276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.53x = 3,416,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,401.34/1,938.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.36

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