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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.96, 2,682.59 and 1,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.96, 2,682.59 and 1,059.74 is: 1,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.96 : 2,682.59 = 1,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.96/2,682.59 = 1,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.96x = 2,682.59 × 1,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.96x = 2,842,847.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,847.93/1,943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.40

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