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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.91, 2,706.10 and 1,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.91, 2,706.10 and 1,076.72 is: 1,485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.91 : 2,706.10 = 1,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.91/2,706.10 = 1,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.91x = 2,706.10 × 1,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.91x = 2,913,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,711.99/1,960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.90

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