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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.60, 2,706.91 and 1,077.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.60, 2,706.91 and 1,077.38 is: 1,486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.60 : 2,706.91 = 1,077.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.60/2,706.91 = 1,077.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.60x = 2,706.91 × 1,077.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.60x = 2,916,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,370.70/1,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.73

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