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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939, 2,672.56 and 1,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939, 2,672.56 and 1,484.60 is: 2,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939 : 2,672.56 = 1,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939/2,672.56 = 1,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939x = 2,672.56 × 1,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939x = 3,967,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,682.58/1,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.25

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