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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.67, 2,680.94 and 1,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.67, 2,680.94 and 1,103.40 is: 1,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.67 : 2,680.94 = 1,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.67/2,680.94 = 1,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.67x = 2,680.94 × 1,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.67x = 2,958,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,149.20/1,942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.72

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