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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.57, 2,711.05 and 1,080.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.57, 2,711.05 and 1,080.38 is: 1,490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.57 : 2,711.05 = 1,080.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.57/2,711.05 = 1,080.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.57x = 2,711.05 × 1,080.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.57x = 2,928,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,947.94/1,964.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.88

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