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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.78, 2,711.42 and 1,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.78, 2,711.42 and 1,080.60 is: 1,491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.78 : 2,711.42 = 1,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.78/2,711.42 = 1,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.78x = 2,711.42 × 1,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.78x = 2,929,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,960.45/1,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.24

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