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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.58, 2,705.82 and 1,339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.58, 2,705.82 and 1,339.50 is: 1,847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.58 : 2,705.82 = 1,339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.58/2,705.82 = 1,339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.58x = 2,705.82 × 1,339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.58x = 3,624,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,445.89/1,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.72

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