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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.78, 2,907.96 and 1,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.78, 2,907.96 and 1,013.96 is: 1,520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.78 : 2,907.96 = 1,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.78/2,907.96 = 1,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.78x = 2,907.96 × 1,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.78x = 2,948,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,555.12/1,938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.83

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