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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.06, 2,718.66 and 1,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.06, 2,718.66 and 1,085.92 is: 1,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.06 : 2,718.66 = 1,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.06/2,718.66 = 1,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.06x = 2,718.66 × 1,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.06x = 2,952,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,247.27/1,970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.56

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