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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.70, 2,675.45 and 1,054.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.70, 2,675.45 and 1,054.55 is: 1,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.70 : 2,675.45 = 1,054.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.70/2,675.45 = 1,054.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.70x = 2,675.45 × 1,054.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.70x = 2,821,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,395.80/1,938.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.30

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