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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.33, 2,706.41 and 1,122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.33, 2,706.41 and 1,122.26 is: 1,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.33 : 2,706.41 = 1,122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.33/2,706.41 = 1,122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.33x = 2,706.41 × 1,122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.33x = 3,037,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,284.96/1,961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.59

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