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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.51, 2,710.96 and 1,080.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.51, 2,710.96 and 1,080.33 is: 1,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.51 : 2,710.96 = 1,080.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.51/2,710.96 = 1,080.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.51x = 2,710.96 × 1,080.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.51x = 2,928,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,731.42/1,964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.82

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