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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.73, 2,680.90 and 1,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.73, 2,680.90 and 1,058.51 is: 1,460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.73 : 2,680.90 = 1,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.73/2,680.90 = 1,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.73x = 2,680.90 × 1,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.73x = 2,837,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,759.46/1,942.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.71

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