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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.41, 2,681.93 and 1,059.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.41, 2,681.93 and 1,059.22 is: 1,461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.41 : 2,681.93 = 1,059.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.41/2,681.93 = 1,059.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.41x = 2,681.93 × 1,059.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.41x = 2,840,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,753.89/1,943.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.74

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