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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.06, 2,707.72 and 1,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.06, 2,707.72 and 1,122.90 is: 1,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.06 : 2,707.72 = 1,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.06/2,707.72 = 1,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.06x = 2,707.72 × 1,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.06x = 3,040,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,498.79/1,962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.65

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