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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.50, 2,717.81 and 1,085.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.50, 2,717.81 and 1,085.16 is: 1,497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.50 : 2,717.81 = 1,085.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.50/2,717.81 = 1,085.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.50x = 2,717.81 × 1,085.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.50x = 2,949,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,239.68/1,969.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.46

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