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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.86, 2,711.52 and 1,080.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.86, 2,711.52 and 1,080.64 is: 1,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.86 : 2,711.52 = 1,080.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.86/2,711.52 = 1,080.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.86x = 2,711.52 × 1,080.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.86x = 2,930,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,176.97/1,964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.29

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