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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.19, 2,706.42 and 1,076.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.19, 2,706.42 and 1,076.97 is: 1,486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.19 : 2,706.42 = 1,076.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.19/2,706.42 = 1,076.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.19x = 2,706.42 × 1,076.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.19x = 2,914,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,733.15/1,961.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.21

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