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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.62, 2,679.34 and 1,057.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.62, 2,679.34 and 1,057.43 is: 1,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.62 : 2,679.34 = 1,057.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.62/2,679.34 = 1,057.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.62x = 2,679.34 × 1,057.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.62x = 2,833,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,214.50/1,941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.20

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