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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.78, 2,711.36 and 1,080.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.78, 2,711.36 and 1,080.58 is: 1,491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.78 : 2,711.36 = 1,080.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.78/2,711.36 = 1,080.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.78x = 2,711.36 × 1,080.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.78x = 2,929,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,841.39/1,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.18

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