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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.03, 2,718.49 and 1,085.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.03, 2,718.49 and 1,085.71 is: 1,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.03 : 2,718.49 = 1,085.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.03/2,718.49 = 1,085.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.03x = 2,718.49 × 1,085.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.03x = 2,951,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,491.78/1,970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.20

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