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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942, 2,680.02 and 1,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942, 2,680.02 and 1,114 is: 1,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942 : 2,680.02 = 1,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942/2,680.02 = 1,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942x = 2,680.02 × 1,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942x = 2,985,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,542.28/1,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.35

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