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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.52, 2,676.46 and 1,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.52, 2,676.46 and 1,055.32 is: 1,456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.52 : 2,676.46 = 1,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.52/2,676.46 = 1,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.52x = 2,676.46 × 1,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.52x = 2,824,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,521.77/1,939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.30

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