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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.22, 2,710.55 and 1,079.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.22, 2,710.55 and 1,079.93 is: 1,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.22 : 2,710.55 = 1,079.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.22/2,710.55 = 1,079.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.22x = 2,710.55 × 1,079.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.22x = 2,927,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,185.31/1,964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.25

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