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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.31, 2,706.68 and 1,077.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.31, 2,706.68 and 1,077.14 is: 1,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.31 : 2,706.68 = 1,077.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.31/2,706.68 = 1,077.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.31x = 2,706.68 × 1,077.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.31x = 2,915,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,459.18/1,961.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.48

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