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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.96, 2,711.56 and 1,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.96, 2,711.56 and 1,080.70 is: 1,491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.96 : 2,711.56 = 1,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.96/2,711.56 = 1,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.96x = 2,711.56 × 1,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.96x = 2,930,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,382.89/1,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.32

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