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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.72, 2,676.79 and 1,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.72, 2,676.79 and 1,055.52 is: 1,456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.72 : 2,676.79 = 1,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.72/2,676.79 = 1,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.72x = 2,676.79 × 1,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.72x = 2,825,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,402.74/1,939.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.61

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