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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.71, 2,686.39 and 1,107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.71, 2,686.39 and 1,107.45 is: 1,528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.71 : 2,686.39 = 1,107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.71/2,686.39 = 1,107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.71x = 2,686.39 × 1,107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.71x = 2,975,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,042.61/1,946.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.24

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