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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.76, 2,706.66 and 1,401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.76, 2,706.66 and 1,401.45 is: 1,934.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.76 : 2,706.66 = 1,401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.76/2,706.66 = 1,401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.76x = 2,706.66 × 1,401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.76x = 3,793,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,248.66/1,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.59

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