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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.50, 2,701.36 and 1,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.50, 2,701.36 and 1,061.24 is: 1,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.50 : 2,701.36 = 1,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.50/2,701.36 = 1,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.50x = 2,701.36 × 1,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.50x = 2,866,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,775.13/1,957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.51

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