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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.47, 2,717.84 and 1,085.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.47, 2,717.84 and 1,085.33 is: 1,497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.47 : 2,717.84 = 1,085.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.47/2,717.84 = 1,085.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.47x = 2,717.84 × 1,085.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.47x = 2,949,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,762.80/1,969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.74

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