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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.05, 2,706.33 and 1,121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.05, 2,706.33 and 1,121.89 is: 1,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.05 : 2,706.33 = 1,121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.05/2,706.33 = 1,121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.05x = 2,706.33 × 1,121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.05x = 3,036,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,204.56/1,961.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.25

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