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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.86, 2,674.68 and 1,152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.86, 2,674.68 and 1,152.35 is: 1,589.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.86 : 2,674.68 = 1,152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.86/2,674.68 = 1,152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.86x = 2,674.68 × 1,152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.86x = 3,082,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,167.50/1,938.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.68

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