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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.59, 2,675.61 and 1,152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.59, 2,675.61 and 1,152.70 is: 1,590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.59 : 2,675.61 = 1,152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.59/2,675.61 = 1,152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.59x = 2,675.61 × 1,152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.59x = 3,084,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,175.65/1,938.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.94

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