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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.59, 2,706.99 and 1,077.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.59, 2,706.99 and 1,077.45 is: 1,486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.59 : 2,706.99 = 1,077.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.59/2,706.99 = 1,077.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.59x = 2,706.99 × 1,077.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.59x = 2,916,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,632.84/1,961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.88

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