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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.59, 2,680.61 and 1,103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.59, 2,680.61 and 1,103.01 is: 1,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.59 : 2,680.61 = 1,103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.59/2,680.61 = 1,103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.59x = 2,680.61 × 1,103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.59x = 2,956,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,734.12/1,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.06

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