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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.71, 2,675.37 and 1,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.71, 2,675.37 and 1,099.40 is: 1,517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.71 : 2,675.37 = 1,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.71/2,675.37 = 1,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.71x = 2,675.37 × 1,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.71x = 2,941,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,288.40/1,938.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.14

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