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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.46, 2,717.92 and 1,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.46, 2,717.92 and 1,085.30 is: 1,497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.46 : 2,717.92 = 1,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.46/2,717.92 = 1,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.46x = 2,717.92 × 1,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.46x = 2,949,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,742.27/1,969.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.74

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