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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.21, 2,706.51 and 1,077.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.21, 2,706.51 and 1,077.01 is: 1,486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.21 : 2,706.51 = 1,077.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.21/2,706.51 = 1,077.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.21x = 2,706.51 × 1,077.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.21x = 2,914,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,938.34/1,961.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.30

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