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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.91, 2,679.86 and 1,057.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.91, 2,679.86 and 1,057.71 is: 1,459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.91 : 2,679.86 = 1,057.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.91/2,679.86 = 1,057.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.91x = 2,679.86 × 1,057.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.91x = 2,834,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,514.72/1,941.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.65

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