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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.92, 2,680.08 and 1,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.92, 2,680.08 and 1,114.08 is: 1,537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.92 : 2,680.08 = 1,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.92/2,680.08 = 1,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.92x = 2,680.08 × 1,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.92x = 2,985,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,823.53/1,941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.56

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