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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.67, 2,675.28 and 1,152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.67, 2,675.28 and 1,152.79 is: 1,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.67 : 2,675.28 = 1,152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.67/2,675.28 = 1,152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.67x = 2,675.28 × 1,152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.67x = 3,084,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,036.03/1,938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.80

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