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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941, 2,678.80 and 1,102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941, 2,678.80 and 1,102.04 is: 1,520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941 : 2,678.80 = 1,102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941/2,678.80 = 1,102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941x = 2,678.80 × 1,102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941x = 2,952,144.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,144.75/1,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.94

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