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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.54, 2,674.95 and 1,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.54, 2,674.95 and 1,310.44 is: 1,808.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.54 : 2,674.95 = 1,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.54/2,674.95 = 1,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.54x = 2,674.95 × 1,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.54x = 3,505,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,361.48/1,938.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.25

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