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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.63, 2,706.04 and 1,487.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.63, 2,706.04 and 1,487.69 is: 2,053.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.63 : 2,706.04 = 1,487.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.63/2,706.04 = 1,487.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.63x = 2,706.04 × 1,487.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.63x = 4,025,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,748.65/1,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.29

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