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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.47, 2,680.51 and 1,058.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.47, 2,680.51 and 1,058.22 is: 1,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.47 : 2,680.51 = 1,058.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.47/2,680.51 = 1,058.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.47x = 2,680.51 × 1,058.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.47x = 2,836,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,569.29/1,942.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.29

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