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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.66, 2,676.72 and 1,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.66, 2,676.72 and 1,055.50 is: 1,456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.66 : 2,676.72 = 1,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.66/2,676.72 = 1,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.66x = 2,676.72 × 1,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.66x = 2,825,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,277.96/1,939.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.58

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