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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.55, 2,706.75 and 1,077.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.55, 2,706.75 and 1,077.39 is: 1,486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.55 : 2,706.75 = 1,077.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.55/2,706.75 = 1,077.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.55x = 2,706.75 × 1,077.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.55x = 2,916,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,225.38/1,961.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.69

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