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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.23, 2,717.58 and 1,085.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.23, 2,717.58 and 1,085.07 is: 1,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.23 : 2,717.58 = 1,085.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.23/2,717.58 = 1,085.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.23x = 2,717.58 × 1,085.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.23x = 2,948,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,764.53/1,969.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.42

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