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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.66, 2,706.98 and 1,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.66, 2,706.98 and 1,077.44 is: 1,486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.66 : 2,706.98 = 1,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.66/2,706.98 = 1,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.66x = 2,706.98 × 1,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.66x = 2,916,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,589.61/1,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.80

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