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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.91, 2,684 and 1,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.91, 2,684 and 1,060.72 is: 1,463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.91 : 2,684 = 1,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.91/2,684 = 1,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.91x = 2,684 × 1,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.91x = 2,846,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,972.48/1,944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.81

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