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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.67, 2,676.38 and 1,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.67, 2,676.38 and 1,277.28 is: 1,761.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.67 : 2,676.38 = 1,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.67/2,676.38 = 1,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.67x = 2,676.38 × 1,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.67x = 3,418,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,480.26/1,940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.49

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