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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.53, 2,679.27 and 1,057.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.53, 2,679.27 and 1,057.34 is: 1,459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.53 : 2,679.27 = 1,057.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.53/2,679.27 = 1,057.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.53x = 2,679.27 × 1,057.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.53x = 2,832,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,899.34/1,941.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.11

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