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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.41, 2,706.28 and 1,436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.41, 2,706.28 and 1,436.53 is: 1,982.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.41 : 2,706.28 = 1,436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.41/2,706.28 = 1,436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.41x = 2,706.28 × 1,436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.41x = 3,887,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,652.41/1,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.07

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