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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.71, 2,677.98 and 1,154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.71, 2,677.98 and 1,154.62 is: 1,593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.71 : 2,677.98 = 1,154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.71/2,677.98 = 1,154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.71x = 2,677.98 × 1,154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.71x = 3,092,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,049.27/1,940.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.26

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