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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939, 2,675.79 and 1,054.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939, 2,675.79 and 1,054.79 is: 1,455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939 : 2,675.79 = 1,054.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939/2,675.79 = 1,054.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939x = 2,675.79 × 1,054.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939x = 2,822,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,391.26/1,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.59

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