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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.68, 2,711.27 and 1,080.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.68, 2,711.27 and 1,080.52 is: 1,491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.68 : 2,711.27 = 1,080.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.68/2,711.27 = 1,080.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.68x = 2,711.27 × 1,080.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.68x = 2,929,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,577.38/1,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.12

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