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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.64, 2,941.36 and 1,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.64, 2,941.36 and 1,085.34 is: 1,626.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.64 : 2,941.36 = 1,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.64/2,941.36 = 1,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.64x = 2,941.36 × 1,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.64x = 3,192,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,372.95/1,962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.57

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