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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.61, 2,706.86 and 1,122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.61, 2,706.86 and 1,122.18 is: 1,548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.61 : 2,706.86 = 1,122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.61/2,706.86 = 1,122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.61x = 2,706.86 × 1,122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.61x = 3,037,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,584.15/1,961.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.52

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