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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.51, 2,707.70 and 1,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.51, 2,707.70 and 1,402.20 is: 1,935.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.51 : 2,707.70 = 1,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.51/2,707.70 = 1,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.51x = 2,707.70 × 1,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.51x = 3,796,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,729.93/1,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.62

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