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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.55, 2,679.36 and 1,057.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.55, 2,679.36 and 1,057.35 is: 1,459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.55 : 2,679.36 = 1,057.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.55/2,679.36 = 1,057.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.55x = 2,679.36 × 1,057.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.55x = 2,833,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,021.30/1,941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.15

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