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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.63, 2,707.05 and 1,077.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.63, 2,707.05 and 1,077.45 is: 1,486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.63 : 2,707.05 = 1,077.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.63/2,707.05 = 1,077.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.63x = 2,707.05 × 1,077.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.63x = 2,916,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,692.10/1,961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.88

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