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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961, 2,706.18 and 1,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961, 2,706.18 and 1,133 is: 1,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961 : 2,706.18 = 1,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961/2,706.18 = 1,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961x = 2,706.18 × 1,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961x = 3,066,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,101.94/1,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.54

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