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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.72, 2,718.14 and 1,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.72, 2,718.14 and 1,085.42 is: 1,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.72 : 2,718.14 = 1,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.72/2,718.14 = 1,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.72x = 2,718.14 × 1,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.72x = 2,950,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,323.52/1,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.84

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