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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.87, 2,944.62 and 1,086.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.87, 2,944.62 and 1,086.06 is: 1,627.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.87 : 2,944.62 = 1,086.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.87/2,944.62 = 1,086.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.87x = 2,944.62 × 1,086.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.87x = 3,198,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,034.00/1,964.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.61

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