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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.26, 2,707.97 and 1,078.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.26, 2,707.97 and 1,078.11 is: 1,487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.26 : 2,707.97 = 1,078.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.26/2,707.97 = 1,078.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.26x = 2,707.97 × 1,078.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.26x = 2,919,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,489.54/1,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.82

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