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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.89, 2,948.34 and 1,087.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.89, 2,948.34 and 1,087.23 is: 1,631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.89 : 2,948.34 = 1,087.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.89/2,948.34 = 1,087.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.89x = 2,948.34 × 1,087.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.89x = 3,205,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,523.70/1,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.40

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