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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.68, 2,674.97 and 1,181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.68, 2,674.97 and 1,181.95 is: 1,630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.68 : 2,674.97 = 1,181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.68/2,674.97 = 1,181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.68x = 2,674.97 × 1,181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.68x = 3,161,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,680.79/1,938.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.84

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