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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.49, 2,683.36 and 1,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.49, 2,683.36 and 1,060.28 is: 1,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.49 : 2,683.36 = 1,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.49/2,683.36 = 1,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.49x = 2,683.36 × 1,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.49x = 2,845,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,112.94/1,944.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.17

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