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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.53, 2,677.84 and 1,101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.53, 2,677.84 and 1,101.22 is: 1,519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.53 : 2,677.84 = 1,101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.53/2,677.84 = 1,101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.53x = 2,677.84 × 1,101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.53x = 2,948,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,890.96/1,940.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.63

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