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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.61, 2,711.19 and 1,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.61, 2,711.19 and 1,080.50 is: 1,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.61 : 2,711.19 = 1,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.61/2,711.19 = 1,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.61x = 2,711.19 × 1,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.61x = 2,929,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,427.24/1,964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.10

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