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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.83, 2,674.04 and 1,276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.83, 2,674.04 and 1,276.37 is: 1,760.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.83 : 2,674.04 = 1,276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.83/2,674.04 = 1,276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.83x = 2,674.04 × 1,276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.83x = 3,413,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,044.68/1,938.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.37

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