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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.79, 2,675.71 and 1,099.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.79, 2,675.71 and 1,099.53 is: 1,517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.79 : 2,675.71 = 1,099.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.79/2,675.71 = 1,099.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.79x = 2,675.71 × 1,099.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.79x = 2,942,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,023.42/1,938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.45

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