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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.71, 2,697.47 and 1,070.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.71, 2,697.47 and 1,070.51 is: 1,477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.71 : 2,697.47 = 1,070.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.71/2,697.47 = 1,070.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.71x = 2,697.47 × 1,070.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.71x = 2,887,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,668.61/1,954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.29

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