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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.92, 2,679.48 and 1,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.92, 2,679.48 and 1,244.16 is: 1,715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.92 : 2,679.48 = 1,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.92/2,679.48 = 1,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.92x = 2,679.48 × 1,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.92x = 3,333,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,701.84/1,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.82

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