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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.64, 2,718.12 and 1,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.64, 2,718.12 and 1,085.44 is: 1,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.64 : 2,718.12 = 1,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.64/2,718.12 = 1,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.64x = 2,718.12 × 1,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.64x = 2,950,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,356.17/1,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.92

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