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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.51, 2,706.50 and 1,331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.51, 2,706.50 and 1,331.33 is: 1,836.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.51 : 2,706.50 = 1,331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.51/2,706.50 = 1,331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.51x = 2,706.50 × 1,331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.51x = 3,603,237.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,237.99/1,961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.97

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