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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.59, 2,905.83 and 1,118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.59, 2,905.83 and 1,118.63 is: 1,674.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.59 : 2,905.83 = 1,118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.59/2,905.83 = 1,118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.59x = 2,905.83 × 1,118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.59x = 3,250,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,534.08/1,941.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.17

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