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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.47, 2,680.61 and 1,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.47, 2,680.61 and 1,058.28 is: 1,460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.47 : 2,680.61 = 1,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.47/2,680.61 = 1,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.47x = 2,680.61 × 1,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.47x = 2,836,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,835.95/1,942.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.43

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