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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.13, 2,682.99 and 1,059.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.13, 2,682.99 and 1,059.99 is: 1,462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.13 : 2,682.99 = 1,059.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.13/2,682.99 = 1,059.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.13x = 2,682.99 × 1,059.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.13x = 2,843,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,942.57/1,944.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.84

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