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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.40, 2,706.06 and 1,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.40, 2,706.06 and 1,122.12 is: 1,548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.40 : 2,706.06 = 1,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.40/2,706.06 = 1,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.40x = 2,706.06 × 1,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.40x = 3,036,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,524.05/1,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.14

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