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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.81, 2,905.50 and 1,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.81, 2,905.50 and 1,162.26 is: 1,739.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.81 : 2,905.50 = 1,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.81/2,905.50 = 1,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.81x = 2,905.50 × 1,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.81x = 3,376,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,946.43/1,941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.07

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