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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.81, 2,916.57 and 1,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.81, 2,916.57 and 1,019.14 is: 1,529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.81 : 2,916.57 = 1,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.81/2,916.57 = 1,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.81x = 2,916.57 × 1,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.81x = 2,972,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,393.15/1,943.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.16

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