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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.62, 2,683.48 and 1,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.62, 2,683.48 and 1,060.42 is: 1,463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.62 : 2,683.48 = 1,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.62/2,683.48 = 1,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.62x = 2,683.48 × 1,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.62x = 2,845,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,615.86/1,944.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.33

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