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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.94, 2,685.36 and 1,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.94, 2,685.36 and 1,061.74 is: 1,465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.94 : 2,685.36 = 1,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.94/2,685.36 = 1,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.94x = 2,685.36 × 1,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.94x = 2,851,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,154.13/1,945.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.18

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