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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.92, 2,597.04 and 1,042.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.92, 2,597.04 and 1,042.70 is: 1,438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.92 : 2,597.04 = 1,042.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.92/2,597.04 = 1,042.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.92x = 2,597.04 × 1,042.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.92x = 2,707,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,920.62/1,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.92

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