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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.60, 2,711.21 and 1,080.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.60, 2,711.21 and 1,080.41 is: 1,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.60 : 2,711.21 = 1,080.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.60/2,711.21 = 1,080.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.60x = 2,711.21 × 1,080.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.60x = 2,929,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,199.44/1,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.99

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