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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.50, 2,706.86 and 1,175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.50, 2,706.86 and 1,175.55 is: 1,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.50 : 2,706.86 = 1,175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.50/2,706.86 = 1,175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.50x = 2,706.86 × 1,175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.50x = 3,182,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,035.45/1,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.25

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