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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.53, 2,679.42 and 1,057.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.53, 2,679.42 and 1,057.39 is: 1,459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.53 : 2,679.42 = 1,057.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.53/2,679.42 = 1,057.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.53x = 2,679.42 × 1,057.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.53x = 2,833,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,193.05/1,941.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.26

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