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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.63, 2,675.34 and 1,054.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.63, 2,675.34 and 1,054.46 is: 1,455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.63 : 2,675.34 = 1,054.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.63/2,675.34 = 1,054.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.63x = 2,675.34 × 1,054.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.63x = 2,821,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,039.02/1,938.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.17

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