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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.66, 2,675.34 and 1,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.66, 2,675.34 and 1,054.50 is: 1,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.66 : 2,675.34 = 1,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.66/2,675.34 = 1,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.66x = 2,675.34 × 1,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.66x = 2,821,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,146.03/1,938.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.20

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