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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.89, 2,676.23 and 1,443.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.89, 2,676.23 and 1,443.17 is: 1,991.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.89 : 2,676.23 = 1,443.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.89/2,676.23 = 1,443.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.89x = 2,676.23 × 1,443.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.89x = 3,862,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,234.25/1,938.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.99

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