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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.52, 2,711.08 and 1,080.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.52, 2,711.08 and 1,080.37 is: 1,490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.52 : 2,711.08 = 1,080.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.52/2,711.08 = 1,080.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.52x = 2,711.08 × 1,080.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.52x = 2,928,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,950.54/1,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.93

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