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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.96, 2,679.71 and 1,155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.96, 2,679.71 and 1,155.86 is: 1,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.96 : 2,679.71 = 1,155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.96/2,679.71 = 1,155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.96x = 2,679.71 × 1,155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.96x = 3,097,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,350.42/1,941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.96

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