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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.78, 2,669.96 and 1,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.78, 2,669.96 and 1,050.58 is: 1,449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.78 : 2,669.96 = 1,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.78/2,669.96 = 1,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.78x = 2,669.96 × 1,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.78x = 2,804,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,987.97/1,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.77

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