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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.36, 2,954.44 and 1,238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.36, 2,954.44 and 1,238.42 is: 1,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.36 : 2,954.44 = 1,238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.36/2,954.44 = 1,238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.36x = 2,954.44 × 1,238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.36x = 3,658,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,837.58/1,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.83

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