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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.91, 2,675.70 and 1,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.91, 2,675.70 and 1,054.72 is: 1,455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.91 : 2,675.70 = 1,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.91/2,675.70 = 1,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.91x = 2,675.70 × 1,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.91x = 2,822,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,114.30/1,938.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.52

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