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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.70, 2,707.17 and 1,077.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.70, 2,707.17 and 1,077.51 is: 1,486.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.70 : 2,707.17 = 1,077.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.70/2,707.17 = 1,077.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.70x = 2,707.17 × 1,077.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.70x = 2,917,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,002.75/1,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.98

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