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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.43, 2,662.59 and 1,045.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.43, 2,662.59 and 1,045.22 is: 1,442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.43 : 2,662.59 = 1,045.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.43/2,662.59 = 1,045.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.43x = 2,662.59 × 1,045.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.43x = 2,782,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,992.32/1,929.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.39

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